My beef with Rogan…

OMG I know I’m going to get so much flack for this 😅 but it has to be said…

While it is bad enough that someone not in healthcare is broadcasting medical #misinformation to millions, it’s the refusal to take any accountability or recognize his own biases for me. Instead, the comedian jokes, “I’m not doctor. I’m a &*#!$ moron… I’m not a respected source of information” and deflects (like a good UFC fighter does) by dismissing the damage that true misinformation can cause, calling them “opinions” and “conversations.”

The reality is, Rogan has millions of listeners and fans who trust him and have followed his lead - by not getting vaccinated and believing a slew of non-science, discredited information he has allowed on his platform. (And yes, platforming is the same as “promoting” the misinformation, even though he tries to deny that too).

Unlike doctors and HCWs who actually care about the outcomes of our patients, pretending you’re “just having a conversation” and that you don’t have a huge impact is truly irresponsible and a cowardly cop out.

#doctorlife #joerogan #medicalmisinformation