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Let's Talk About Thalidomide

Behind the Bastards

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Thalidomide's Tragic Legacy

This chapter examines the catastrophic impact of thalidomide on infants, revealing the severe birth defects it caused and the negligence by pharmaceutical companies and medical professionals. It discusses the pivotal moments leading to public outcry, legal consequences, and the lack of justice for victims, while also highlighting absurd corporate responses to the tragedy. The narrative calls for accountability and reflects on the corporate responsibility in light of such unethical practices.

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