Lost Debate

Health Frauds and Facts + Parenting Lessons with Emily Oster

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Mar 6, 2025
Emily Oster, a New York Times bestselling author and economics professor, dives deep into pressing public health issues like the measles outbreak and vaccine hesitance. She reveals how misinformation complicates vaccination efforts and stresses the importance of rebuilding trust in health messaging post-COVID. Transitioning to parenting, Emily discusses the pitfalls of overprotectiveness, the illusion of control, and the benefits of granting kids more independence. Her insights challenge conventional views on parenting and self-care, emphasizing balance and partnership.
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INSIGHT

Measles Resurgence

  • The US declared measles eradicated in 2000, but it has resurged due to decreasing vaccination rates.
  • The current Texas outbreak is the largest in recent years, with the first measles death in a decade.
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Vaccine Misinformation

  • The spread of misinformation about vaccines, often by seemingly credible figures online, is concerning.
  • Even small drops in vaccination rates for highly contagious diseases like measles can have significant consequences.
ANECDOTE

Misinformation Example

  • A recent example of measles misinformation involves flawed research on a pseudo-scientific journal linking vaccines to autism.
  • This misinformation, amplified on social media and even in Congress, erodes public trust in scientific authority.
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