Del Bigtree on An Inconvenient Study and Vaccine Safety

The Genesis of "An Inconvenient Study"

• 🎬 The film "An Inconvenient Study" was rapidly produced under a tight deadline, spurred by Senator Ron Johnson's interest in a crucial study.
• ⏱️ The urgency was driven by a perceived closing window for congressional hearings on the topic, forcing a swift production timeline.
• 🎯 The constraint of time helped to simplify the narrative, focusing solely on the study's relevance and the science behind it, cutting out extraneous details.

Origins in Vaccine Hesitancy

• 🚀 Del Bigtree's involvement in the vaccine hesitancy space began with the documentary "Vaxxed" in 2016.
• 🤝 A pivotal moment occurred during a dinner with Dr. Marcus Servos, head of infectious disease at Henry Ford Health, who, after reviewing Bigtree's work, admitted that the proper safety studies for childhood vaccines had not been conducted.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Bigtree's personal background, raised with a skeptical view of authority and industry, influenced his approach to medical information.

The "An Inconvenient Study" Findings

• 📊 The core of the film revolves around a study conducted by Dr. Servos, which found vaccinated individuals to be 2.5 times more likely to have a chronic disease compared to unvaccinated individuals.
• 🧠 The study also indicated vaccinated children were six times more likely to have neurodevelopmental disorders and autoimmune diseases.
• 📈 A long-term projection suggested a vaccinated child had a 57% likelihood of chronic disease by age 10, versus 17% for unvaccinated children.

Challenges and Criticisms of Vaccine Science

• 🔬 The film addresses preemptive criticisms of the study's methodology, acknowledging its retrospective nature but arguing the conclusions remain significant.
• 🚫 Dr. Servos, despite finding the study compelling, refused to publish it publicly, citing career-ending consequences, which Bigtree frames as a form of cowardice.
• 🗣️ Henry Ford Health's official statement claimed the study was flawed and didn't meet scientific rigor, a claim Bigtree contrasts with Servos's private admissions.

Erosion of Trust and Scientific Integrity

• 📉 The discussion highlights a breakdown in trust within the scientific and medical communities, with a perceived shift from commitment to truth and patient well-being to subservience to other interests.
• 🧪 The example of aluminum adjuvants in vaccines is used to illustrate how flawed science and inadequate studies are presented as proof of safety.
• 📰 Journalism is criticized for failing to uphold its role of challenging authority, often relying on