The Power of Disinformation
A foray into how disinformation can shape public opinion
I recently received an email from a longtime reader concerning Mike Yeadon. The email reads:
Hi Jeff,
Hope all is well.
You may find the above of some interest, as it illustrates, I think, the mindset now embedded in the anti-virus camp.
I remain intrigued by Yeadon's motives, as they seem to be an enigma.
His announcements may stem from an absence of the moral integrity required to confront, honestly, clear facts that threaten to contradict a held dogma. However, for him to believe what he states, it would also require him to exhibit a degree of gullibility that defies his obvious natural intelligence. Could he be subject to some baleful and insidious manipulation—one that is leading him to pervert his intellectual talents and support the globalist plans (even unconsciously)? He has said that he is now retired and a millionaire, thus his motivation does not seem to be fueled by a desire for money.
Kind regards,
Ted
It is my opinion that Mike Yeadon and his cohort are truly despicable individuals. I personally experienced being blocked by both him and his unhinged Substack moderator, and their behavior only solidified my view of them as awful human beings. I was blocked, not for attacking them, but for writing comments made in the kindest way possible which refute his claims that viruses do not exist. It’s frustrating to see how they’ve manipulated their platform to push unfounded claims while shutting down anyone who challenges them. In my opinion, Yeadon’s promoting of his so-called "medical expertise" is just a thinly veiled attempt to profit from the growing conspiracy and alternative movements. He’s clearly targeting the vulnerable, the people who are looking for answers and are willing to believe anything that aligns with their existing fears. Rather than providing legitimate scientific insight, it is my view that individuals like Yeadon are preying on these individuals, using their distrust of mainstream narratives to line their pockets. His actions aren’t just irresponsible; they’re exploitative, and it’s sad to see someone with a background in science use that to mislead people for personal gain.