Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta Disinformation Warfare Against Food, Farming and Medicine - Dr. Kevin Folta
Jan 5, 2025
Courtney Swan, host of the Real Foodology podcast and integrative nutritionist, dives into the rampant disinformation surrounding food and farming. She critiques misleading narratives about food safety linked to glyphosate and genetically engineered crops, highlighting how misinformation influences public perception and congressional testimonies. The discussion emphasizes the need for accurate scientific communication to combat these misconceptions. Swan warns of the economic implications of distrust in food systems engineered by misleading online campaigns.
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Disinformation as a Threat
- Dr. Kevin Folta believes misinformation campaigns threaten food and national security.
- He hypothesizes about actors intentionally spreading distrust in U.S. agriculture and medicine.
Perfect Storm for Disinformation
- Americans' low science literacy makes them vulnerable to misinformation.
- Influencers profit from this by promoting unproven products and services.
Suspicious Facebook Page
- Dr. Folta finds a Facebook page with unusual claims about bioengineered food.
- He suspects a foreign influence due to the page's admins being in Morocco.