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Challenging Views on COVID-19 Vaccines and Contrarianism
The chapter explores Dr. Vinay Prasad's controversial stances on COVID-19 vaccines and mask-wearing for children, critiquing his approach and highlighting the fallout from his opinions. It delves into the rise of contrarian figures online, their monetization strategies, and potential prioritization of clicks over evidence-based information. The conversation emphasizes the importance of critical thinking while cautioning against being rigid in views and the dangers of not adapting to contradictory evidence.