Misinformation and Public Health

This chapter critically examines a panel organized by a GOP Senator, highlighting the questionable expertise of its speakers and their ties to the anti-science movement. The discussion underscores the dangers of misinformation in health discourse, particularly regarding the deregulation of the pharmaceutical industry and the promotion of pseudoscience. Through the lens of fluoride use and potential extraterrestrial discoveries, the chapter connects public health concerns with broader societal implications.