Post ApiDTEFTywakPEWDIm by josephholsten@mstdn.social
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 (DIR) Post #ApiDTEFTywakPEWDIm by josephholsten@mstdn.social
       2025-01-03T16:18:52Z
       
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       I know the 4chan, GamerGate and InfoWars origins of MAGA are well reported, but how many folks are talking about how Tim Ferris has bringing together the VC contingent and alt-health movements since 2007 when he published a hit book about his get rich quick marketing for supplements?
       
 (DIR) Post #ApiDTLqxhzjNzV6kC0 by josephholsten@mstdn.social
       2025-01-03T16:52:57Z
       
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       I usually take it for granted, especially having known members of the overlap for about a decade. But it seems like most journalists don’t connect the dots, as if the constant ads for supplements on Alex Jones’ show is a relatively modern thing or just a random occurrence. These roots long predate the pandemic.
       
 (DIR) Post #ApiDTTfYeHMWERpkWm by josephholsten@mstdn.social
       2025-01-03T17:33:59Z
       
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       But also, the health communities that people thing are part of MAHA used to be completely different. If you look at the Four Hour Body, you find a fellow completely unable to appreciate the value of a fresh vegetable over frozen. This is not the kind of person who appeals to the crunchy organic raw milk crowd. While Ferris has made movements across the isle, like with 4H Chef, I’m dubious anything unites the ephedrine and raw milk folks beyond a desire for less regulation.