Dirk Strack

Software developer, Oracle APEX, SQL, PL/SQL, Webapp programmer

[Simon Maechling @simonmaechling]

I’m a chemist. I need to say this - because it’s getting dangerous out there. The biggest health myth in the world isn’t about vaccines.

Or GMOs. Or fluoride.

It’s the root of all of them.
It’s called chemophobia - and it’s killing science.

Fear of “chemicals” now drives vaccine rejection, GMO bans, food hysteria, and entire political movements.

From tampons to tap water, people have been taught to fear chemistry - the very thing that keeps us alive.

Chemophobia tells us:
“Natural is good.”
“Synthetic is bad.”

That’s a lie.

Botulinum toxin is 100% natural and one of the deadliest molecules known. Aspirin is synthetic and life-saving.

We’ve gone from banning harmful substances for good reason…to banning safe, well-tested molecules for emotional reasons.

You’ve seen the slogans: “If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it.” “Paraben-free.” “Clean beauty.”

They sound empowering. But they’re not science - they’re marketing. And they’re making the world dumber, poorer, and sicker.

Your body doesn’t care if a molecule comes from a plant or a lab. Vitamin C is vitamin C.

Formaldehyde is formaldehyde and your body makes more of it every day than any vaccine ever could.

Dose matters. Source doesn’t.

This fear isn’t harmless.
It shapes public policy.
It blocks innovation.
It raises food prices.
It slows down cancer treatments.

Chemophobia is now mainstream and it’s costing lives. Scientists aren’t losing because we’re wrong.

We’re losing because fear spreads faster than facts. Because influencers sell fear for clicks.

Because lawyers monetize doubt. And because scientists are too tired to fight back.

So here’s my message, as a chemist and as a citizen: Learn how toxicology works.

Call out chemical fear-mongering. Support policies based on evidence, not emotion.

Chemistry isn’t the enemy. It’s the reason you have clean water, safe food, and modern medicine.

If we let fear win, we lose all of it.

[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

In 1830, Delacroix painted Liberty Leading the People. Same spirit. Different century. While some are busy predicting the end of human relevance, real humans are out here fighting for freedom with nothing but guts. Europa is my love!

[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

In 2024, a woman stood on the barricades in front of the Georgian parliament — and washed her hair with the police water cannon. Defiance. Humor. Dignity under pressure. Europe is very much alive. 🇬🇪❤️🇪🇺

https://t.co/TsrLuQdYmk

[The Europeans @TheEuropeansHQ]

.@DarioAmodei, Europe looks forward to welcoming you and @AnthropicAI.

We have magnificent cities, exceptional scientists, and we usually don't bully companies out of market.

You will notice the improvement!

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

RETWEET if you stand with the Obamas against Trump’s racist attacks!

[Tibor M. Kalman @kalmantibs]

This may be my favorite television commercial ever, from legendary Scandinavian Airlines @SAS.

This is the world how I imagine it, this is the world I want to live in.

🙏🏼🌍🕊️

#PeaceOnEarth

[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

Dacia Spring Förderung Vergleich https://t.co/SkGTYdJRDA

[Oriannalyla 🇺🇦 @Lyla_lilas]

" We are not asking for pity... We are normal people, we want to live... please remember Ukraine"

Video: Monax.lab/ IG

[Liza Rosen @LizaRosen0000]

BREAKING: The people of Iran are flooding the streets, demanding freedom from Islam and an end to the criminal Ayatollah dictatorship!

Please share! Don’t let anyone ignore their fight for freedom!

[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

Here is a story that produced with claude and that i like to share:
STEEL ANGELS
A Cyberpunk Novella of Resistance and Transformation
https://t.co/rySGpx7hce

[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

Can music restart this crazy world? I recently found "Switch Angel" and I'm impressed how she used the Strudel software!

https://t.co/gzzVRjKWsq

[Igor Levit @igorpianist]

Ich habe gestern in LA einen Abend mit Freunden aus dem Iran verbracht. Juden, Muslime, Säkulare. Ihr Schmerz ist eine Anklage an uns:
Während ihr Volk, ihre Verwandten, für die Freiheit sterben, flüchten wir uns in wohlfeile juristische und politische Ausflüchte, um uns bloß nicht die Hände schmutzig machen zu müssen.
Diese westliche Bequemlichkeit, sich moralisch überlegen zu fühlen, während man den Mut der Menschen in Teheran (und Caracas!) verrät, ist unerträglich. Unsere „reine Weste“ ist nichts als Feigheit.
Wir schauen zu, wie sie alles riskieren – und wir riskieren nichts. Beschämend.

[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

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Please listen to Tyson

[Senator Mark Kelly @SenMarkKelly]

America is the greatest democracy because we stand up for each other’s rights. That’s why I sued Pete Hegseth—to defend my rights and the rights of servicemembers, veterans, and every American.

[Robby Roadsteamer @RobbyRoadsteame]

Got roughed up and Arrested by 20 ICE Agents in Minnesota today for being Awesome in a Giraffe onesie! Here's the unedited widescreen version!🦒💙

Please RT so Elon has to pay me TWITTER AD revenue money to be awesome around ICE and MAGA!

[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

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Electro tech is 3 times more efficient than fossil fuels!

[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

X-CEO Linda Yaccarino tritt zurück

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[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

Ein Gespräch mit Grok über Marlene DIetrich und Elon Musk:
https://t.co/NssosuOPIB

[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

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[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

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[Dirk Strack @dirk_strack]

Why Climate Action Is Unstoppable — and “Climate Realism” Is a Myth | Al Gore | TED