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$bio: Ian Goddard [send him mail] is a freelance graphics artist, archival researcher and writer with a bachelor's degree in computer studies. Some of his analyses are published in peer-reviewed professional journals on topics such as drug and dietary risks, as well as in the Mega Society's journal Noesis and here on lewrockwell.com. His wide-ranging research interests are featured on his website.

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Ian Goddard [send him mail] is a freelance graphics artist, archival researcher and writer with a bachelor's degree in computer studies. Some of his analyses are published in peer-reviewed professional journals on topics such as drug and dietary risks, as well as in the Mega Society's journal Noesis and here on lewrockwell.com. His wide-ranging research interests are featured on his website.