[FRIAM] alternative response

[Jochen Fromm]

Maybe you have to be close to the "tin hat people" if you want to be extraordinary? Aristotle and Seneca allegedly said that there is no genius without a touch of madness. I guess Seneca has read Aristotle? Or he knew some tin hat people in ancient Rome. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯-J.
-------- Original message --------From: thompnickson2 at gmail.com Date: 6/14/20  18:12  (GMT+01:00) To: 'The Friday Morning Applied Complexity Coffee Group' <friam at redfish.com> Subject: Re: [FRIAM] alternative responseHi, Dave,I am always interested when any of our members – we who are so hard on the “tin hat people” --,  departsfrom scientific orthodoxy.  What determines when a scientist substitutes his own judgement for that of colleagues in other disciplines?  That’s not a rhetorical question.  And, having done that, why would on ever go to a doctor again?  What about Linus Pauling and vitamin C? Has anybody heard from Bruce?  Did he make it across?   NickNicholas ThompsonEmeritus Professor of Ethology and PsychologyClark UniversityThompNickSon2 at gmail.comhttps://wordpress.clarku.edu/nthompson/   From: Friam <friam-bounces at redfish.com> On Behalf Of Prof David WestSent: Sunday, June 14, 2020 7:15 AMTo: friam at redfish.comSubject: [FRIAM] alternative response My time in Amsterdam put me dead center in the Vegan / Vegetarian / Herbal / Alternative Medicine community, with whom I still correspond. I received this book and a strong recommendation from them. Most of the people in that community are following the ideas in the book and claim high effectiveness. I have a deep respect for acupuncture and Ayurveda and similar traditions, but am highly skeptical of the "new age" stuff. Nevertheless, in case someone is curious/interested. Herbal Antivirals: Natural Remedies for Emerging & Resistant Viral Infections  Take control of your health and learn how to use herbs safely and effectively to prevent and fight off a wide range of viral infections, including coronaviruses, SARS, influenza, encephalitis, dengue fever, and more. Expert herbalist Stephen Harrod Buhner offers this exhaustive guide to understanding the antiviral properties of dozens of herbs, backed up by the most recent research studies and findings. In addition to in-depth profiles of the herbs, Buhner provides complete, step-by-step instructions for obtaining high-quality herbs and preparing and using customized herbal formulations for strengthening the immune system and addressing each virus. Discover how these natural remedies can help keep you and your family healthy and strong. davew
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