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Apr 15Liked by Konstantin Asimonov

Now we both know that the possibilities of biological measurements depend on the potential of physics - which has not yet made the leap promised by Theranos. The problem lies in the stupidity of potential buyers. Which we've seen before, when God knows what consequences were hoped for from the human genome. The same now with mRNS technology (my nephew is responsible for Pfizer's marketing in Europe, has dollar signs in his eyes, but only a dropped-out business degree). He is about to stand trial or will be the next victim of fraud (i.e. will stand trial a little later)

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Apr 15·edited Apr 15Liked by Konstantin Asimonov

What a fascinating read, thank you, Konstantin!

(can you DM me a link? or not, only if you're comfortable. to the article, I explained. Really interesting. Btw stories about messiahs can be very interesting too, -remember "The Books of Jacob"? Nothing good ot course, but not dull for sure. I still can't get over it. it's by Olga Tokarczuk)

Also. it's really funny about mercury)) Ah. The jolly version of the song for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iiJMgUlIR8&ab_channel=BarbaricGoose

I'll restack it without my musings

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Apr 15Liked by Konstantin Asimonov

1. you want to be too clever. What we know about the chemical constituents of tissues, we have always known according to the subtleties of physical measurement methods (10^-2, 10^-3 etc, currently 10^-15), Therano has promised 10^-20 and that immediately. This does not currently exist and a CEO should know this. All CEOs do not know that.

2. 15 years ago I had to give a lecture on serotonin to other doctors in Leverkusen - who believed that serotonin was the center of transmitter chemistry. I explained to them that they were only being deceived by the industry. Serotonin is only easiest to determine in the laboratory, so most papers have been written about it and most drugs have been developed. 50% big shouting and 50% big applause.

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Apr 15Liked by Konstantin Asimonov

This was a fun and instructive read.

“Torsion fields were attributed various miraculous effects, but in reality, only one was found—just talking about them had the ability to attract money.” The most hilarious bit. But I must admit the first story had me thinking I might run out and get me some mercury intoxication. 🤪

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