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Fighting Misinformation With Science Journalism

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Exploring Misinformation and Cherry-Picking in Health Discussions

This chapter explores the mechanisms by which misinformation spreads, highlighted by an interview with a controversial figure. It emphasizes the pitfalls of cherry-picking evidence, particularly regarding vaccine-related myocarditis, and how this selectivity influences public perception of health risks.

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