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Thinking Critically About COVID: Conspiracies vs. Nuance and Facts (Jay Bhattacharya)

The Michael Shermer Show

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Navigating Fame and Criticism in Science

The chapter explores the unexpected fame of a guest epidemiologist during the pandemic, known for their teaching and research. It discusses the challenges of receiving criticism at the top of the scientific establishment, the importance of humility in decision-making during crises, and the significance of clear public health communication. The chapter also touches on the politicization of COVID-19 hypotheses, gain of function research debates, and suspicions of cover-ups related to the virus's origins.

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