The chapter explores how the public on social media often surpasses scientists in recognizing important issues like the harmful impacts of certain practices on children, acceptance of nuclear energy, addressing the pandemic, and assessing nutrition. It delves into skepticism towards climate change science and election denial, emphasizing instances where social media users have anticipated concerns before experts. Additionally, it discusses the hypothesis of vaccinations causing excess deaths, farming practices amid the pandemic, shifts in political support, and the correlation between marriage and success.

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