Biotech Values

[oldberkeley]

Alternative medicine in the meaning that applies to such websites as mercola.com is not only injurious to individual patients, but also to society as a whole. There is only so much available funding in the aggregate for medical research, so amounts consumed in the pursuit of junk science reduce what is available for serious inquiry

He's the most successful snake oil salesman out there, perhaps of all time.

So many, many absurdities to choose from, but here's a few of his beliefs:

Mandatory vaccination is unconstitutional; "vaccine injury" is a leading cause of death & disability. (The main horse he rides.)

Genetically engineered foods cause hormone disruption & infertility.

Microwave ovens are bad.
Homogenization is bad.
Prescription drugs are bad; his "supplements" are good.

Bird flu & swine flu are government hoaxes meant to terrify and enslave the public.

HIV is not the cause of AIDS; it's really caused by psychological stress brought on by the belief that HIV is harmful. (I'm not making this up.)