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SGEM Xtra: Illusion – What you Don’t Know and Why it Matters

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Navigating Vaccine Discourse

This chapter explores the implications of language in vaccine discussions, particularly how terms like 'anti-vax' can hinder open dialogue and promote misinformation. The speakers engage in a critical examination of figures like RFK Jr., emphasizing the need to focus on evidence over stigmatizing labels. Additionally, they address the pervasive issue of 'scienceploitation' and the challenge of maintaining clarity in a landscape rife with misinformation and personal biases.

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