Truth vs. Narrative: The COVID-19 Origins Debate

This chapter explores the consequences of prioritizing institutional narratives over objective truth, particularly concerning the COVID-19 origins discussion and media response. It emphasizes the dangers of groupthink and how reputational concerns can overshadow factual accuracy, impacting the integrity of science. The chapter also critiques the evolving definitions of racism in American discourse, highlighting the challenges posed by historical narratives and their implications for contemporary politics.