# Exploring Immunity: Insights from Our Expert Mastermind Group
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Chapter 1: The Formation of Our Mastermind Group
This year, I established a mastermind group that brings together both medical professionals and non-experts to discuss immunity and health. Participants were invited from various viewpoints regarding human immunity. The guidelines for our group are straightforward and resemble those found in typical online communities:
- Be Kind and Courteous: We aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere.
- No Hate Speech or Bullying: Ensuring everyone feels safe is paramount.
- Respect Everyone’s Privacy: Confidentiality is crucial.
- Embrace Critical Thinking: Encouraging thoughtful dialogue is essential.
What does it mean to engage in critical thinking?
Section 1.1: Understanding Critical Thinking
Critical thinking involves analyzing complex problems and discerning facts from opinions. In our mastermind group, members were encouraged to share their insights, no matter how unconventional. We emphasized the importance of backing up claims with evidence, including:
- Statistics
- Expert opinions
- A limit on subjective views lacking evidence
- A restriction on opinions influenced by cognitive biases
- A focus on statements grounded in logical reasoning
This methodology aimed to curb misinformation and propaganda.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Importance of Asking Questions
In our discussions, members were encouraged to pose questions and seek answers, rather than simply asserting expertise. This approach fostered a more collaborative environment.
Where Do We Stand Now?
The aim of our group is to exchange ideas, listen, and learn from one another. As the facilitator, I took care to invite knowledgeable individuals, including:
- An infectious disease specialist
- Various activists
- A statistician
- An alternative medicine doctor
- A functional medicine family practitioner
- A public health nurse practitioner
- Several unconventional scientists and researchers
Together, we scrutinized both pro- and anti-vaccine narratives.
Section 1.2: Facing Challenges
Early on, we encountered two main challenges. First, some members adeptly used graphs and scientific data to support speculative conclusions. Our statistician often pointed out instances where correlation was misrepresented as causation, a tactic sometimes employed by figures like Robert Kennedy Jr. and the CDC.
Second, participating in such a group posed risks, especially for mainstream thinkers who preferred to remain anonymous. Members were assured that their identities would remain confidential to avoid potential repercussions from expressing views diverging from mainstream narratives during the Covid pandemic.
Chapter 2: Key Learnings from Our Discussions
One significant takeaway has been the realization of how much cognitive bias is mistakenly regarded as fact, particularly by highly educated individuals. As one statistician noted, "Formal science, inspired by Francis Bacon, should not be manipulated by agendas more aligned with political science and public policy."
As our group found a respectful balance, we became increasingly aware that many of us might be propagating ideas rooted in flawed premises that could be harmful.
We plan to share edited insights from our Immunity Mastermind Group in a series of articles over the next five months through the Journal of Journeys. These will be informative and inspiring for those passionate about critical thinking and health.
An Introduction to Immunity and the Immune System
Our series will explore science and alternative medicine in relation to immunity.
Lewis Harrison: Advocate for Wellness
Lewis Harrison, a wellness coach, educator, writer, and seminar leader, was the director of the Health Associates Naturopathic Clinic in New York City from 1972 to 1996. He has received the Covid vaccinations and takes precautions to maintain his health.
Currently, Lewis serves as the Executive Director of the International Association of Healing Professionals, an organization dedicated to providing free educational resources on mental health and wellness globally.
Lewis has developed a game theory-based Life Strategies Playbook and Mentoring Method, which he offers freely. This innovative approach has helped numerous individuals and organizations overcome challenges.
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