Mental Illness as a Weapon: Ben Stein and Guests Discuss Alarming Trends
I don't think you can cure people from being mentally ill, but you can cure them from shouting down a speaker who's been invited to your campus.
Ever felt like the world is flipping upside down? In this thought-provoking episode of 'The World According to Ben Stein', hosts Ben Stein, Judah Friedman, and Peter Roff tackle the unsettling trend of weaponizing mental illness. They dive into how mental health issues are being used to stifle dissent and amplify chaos, with examples ranging from female athletes being chased by activists to intelligence leaks impacting global conflicts. The conversation doesn't stop there.
They also explore the broader implications of this trend on public discourse, especially on social media, and the urgent need for free speech on college campuses. The hosts delve into the role of mental illness in shaping public policy, scrutinizing addiction treatment approaches and the sluggishness of drug approval processes. To wrap it up, they discuss the devastating impact of fentanyl on public health.
If you're curious about the current state of societal discourse and the intersection of mental health and policy, this episode is a must-listen.