…those are the oldest brain areas, if you believe that the brain has developed evolutionary, in a way […] depending to who you listen to…

This (and other stunning announcements) is from an interview* by Timo Ahopelto, a lead strategist at Finland’s tax-financed innovation funding agency TEKES. Many of his companies received TEKES funding – including the ill-fated Valkee Ltd.

Ahopelto has made antivax statements and often uses crude war- and propaganda rhetoric, especially against critics. Another incredible demonstration of what – or who – is possible in Finland, with the right connections and political support.

*at 27:55 in the SmartDrugsSmart podcast, MP3 download here .

Suomeksi:

nuo ovat aivojen vanhimmat osat, jos uskot että aivot kehittyivät evolutionäärisesti, [se tavallaan] riippuu siitä, keneltä kysyt