Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of BU School of Public Health, discusses his book 'Within Reason: A Liberal Public Health for an Illiberal Time'. Topics include gaining public trust during a crisis, changing guidance on mask wearing, growing skepticism towards vaccinations, and the importance of transparency in communication.
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Transparency and honesty are crucial in rebuilding trust with the public in public health strategies.
Embracing a plurality of perspectives and fostering reasoned debates is essential in public health discussions.
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Importance of Parental Approval for Teens Downloading Apps
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Need for Reflection and Improvement in Public Health Communication
Dr. Sandra Gilea, Dean of the Boston University School of Public Health, discusses the importance of reflecting on public health strategies during and after the pandemic. He emphasizes the limitations of communication approaches that strive for certainty and highlights the significance of transparency and honesty to rebuild trust with the public.
Embracing Plurality of Perspectives in Public Health Discussions
Dr. Gilea advocates for embracing a plurality of perspectives in public health discussions, particularly amidst divisive times. He suggests moving away from absolutist answers and fostering reasoned debates with nuance and wisdom. Additionally, he addresses the need to determine which health issues should be in the public sphere and encourages honest conversations on this matter.
Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of Boston University School of Public Health, discusses his book Within Reason: A Liberal Public Health for an Illiberal Time. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.