Thread by @JamesThrot

We are currently watching what I can only describe as the early stages of Frontotemporal Dementia on a mass scale playing out in real time.

The geopolitical ramifications of this are worrisome.

I am in no doubt about what I’m seeing.

The cause?

Ceaseless SARS-CoV-2 infections

Each new infection compounds the damage.

Damage to this area of the brain often causes ‘lack of insight’ (anosognosia ⬇️).

Self awareness is frequently impaired in FTD.

Tendency to act out of character often features.

Frontal lobe damage due to SARS-CoV-2 documented below ⬇️.

FTD can cause increasing gullibility & worsening social cognition.

As previously stated, people with FTD usually don’t realise their symptoms/condition, i.e., blissfully unaware.

Appearing selfish or unsympathetic is common, as is loss of motivation & inappropriate behaviour.

Am I stating that covid always causes the disease Frontotemporal Dementia? No.

But we know covid damages this specific area of the brain ⬇️, and so I would absolutely expect to see a mimicking of the signs/symptoms of FTD.

A resulting future rise in the disease itself is likely

The frontal lobe is the largest part of the brain affected by ADHD, often maturing at a slower pace, showing disrupted activity & connectivity.

Hence I’d expect ADHD to worsen for those w/the disorder after infection/s.

I’d expect an increase in ADHD diagnoses (adult & child).

For the “covid is just a cold/nothing to worry about” lot, why do you care what I say?

What I say on X has absolutely zero bearing on how dangerous the virus is.

If what I’ve said is wrong, great! You’ll be fine won’t you. So who cares? I’m just some crazy dude online, right?