#72: With Dr David Robert Grimes - on covid19 myths, vaccines and conspiracy theories

Dr David Robert Grimes is a physicist, cancer researcher, and author. His scientific work includes everything from how tumours use oxygen to why conspiracies tend to fail, with a strong focus on public understanding of science and medicine.

David contributes to the BBC, RTE, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Irish Times, PBS, and other outlets. He received the 2014 Maddox prize, and his first book "The Irrational Ape - why we fall for disinformation, conspiracy theory, and propaganda", is out now from Simon & Schuster UK.

In this episode we cover:

Common coronavirus myths
The history of conspiracy theories
Why it's so easy to fall victim to a conspiracy theory
The importance of critical thinking and basic science understanding

You can get David's book here: amzn.to/3akuKHh and find him on Instagram @david_robert_grimes

You can find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @superpennie.

My book Run Strong: Foundations is available here: amzn.to/3rWjmHL and 30-Day Bender is available from pennievarvarides.com/30daybender