Mark Changizi tried to warn us. "The moral of coronavirus19 will be that social contagion via social networks is more dangerous than biological contagion," the cognitive scientist wrote... on MARCH 17, 2020. Before the world was consumed by COVID-19 fears, lockdowns, mask mandates, or mRNA, how did Changizi know what was ahead – and can we reverse the damage? ••「 CALL IN & LINKS: https://drdrew.com/8312023 」•• "Lockdowns were NOT common sense measures. They were hysterical reactions out of fear," wrote Changizi on April 27, 2020. In May 2020, he continued to sound the alarm about the increasing panic, writing that "The COVID19 hysteria will not go away easily. A mistaken narrative got created, and will be VERY difficult to correct." To this day, he continues to warn against the madness of crowds, especially when driven by fear instead of science. "Hysteria kills," says Changizi. "The interventions didn’t slow transmission. And only had harms. Including excess deaths." 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Find out more about the companies that make this show possible, and get special discounts on amazing products! Visit https://drdrew.com/sponsors 」 Mark Changizi is a Theoretical Cognitive Scientist & Founder of FreeX. He received degrees in physics and mathematics from the University of Virginia, and his PhD in math from the University of Maryland. In 2002 he won a prestigious Sloan-Swartz Fellowship in Theoretical Neurobiology at Caltech. He is the author of multiple books including Expressly Human: Decoding The Language Of Emotions, and appears regularly on TV shows including Discovery Channel's Head Games and National Geographic's Brain Games. He has more than three dozen scientific journal articles, covered in thousands of newspaper and magazine articles. Find more at https://changizi.com and https://youtube.com/c/markchangizi. Follow Mark Changizi at https://x.com/markchangizi 「 SPONSORED BY 」 • COZY EARTH - Say goodbye to hot, restless nights with soft, temperature-regulating bedding from Cozy Earth. Susan and Drew love Cozy Earth's sheets made with super-soft viscose from bamboo! Use code DREW at checkout to save 40% at https://drdrew.com/cozy • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Get an extra discount with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew • PRIMAL LIFE - Dr. Drew recommends Primal Life's 100% natural dental products to improve your mouth. Get a sparkling smile by using natural teeth whitener without harsh chemicals. For a limited time, get 60% off at https://drdrew.com/primal • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 The CDC states that "the i-word" and "the h-word" are not effective for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19. The CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. Hundreds of millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, and serious adverse reactions are uncommon. Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT the SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://twitter.com/kalebnation) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 For over 30 years, Dr. Drew has answered questions and offered guidance to millions through popular shows like Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Dr. Drew On Call (HLN), Teen Mom OG (MTV), and the iconic radio show Loveline. Now, Dr. Drew is opening his phone lines to the world by streaming LIVE from his home studio. Watch all of Dr. Drew's latest shows at https://drdrew.tv 「 FOLLOW DR. DREW 」 • Website: https://drdrew.com • Locals: https://drdrew.locals.com • Cameo: https://cameo.com/drdrew • Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDrew • Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/DrDrew • Instagram: https://instagram.com/drdrewpinsky • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drdrew • Facebook: https://facebook.com/drdrew • Twitch: https://twitch.tv/drdrewtv • Rumble: https://rumble.com/drdrew • YouTube: https://youtube.com/drdrew