StarTalk Radio Immunizing Against Anti-Science with Peter Hotez
Jan 30, 2024
Physician and global health expert, Peter Hotez, joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio to discuss disease prevention, vaccine skepticism, the influence of Fox News on the anti-vaccine movement, challenges of discussing vaccines with skeptical family members, tribal forces at play in society, and the importance of public engagement in combating anti-science movements.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Anti-Science in the Medical Community
02:12 • 9min
The Rise of Anti-Science and Pseudo-Science in Medicine
10:58 • 5min
The Influence of Fox News on the Anti-Vaccine Movement
16:08 • 19min
Addressing challenges of discussing vaccines with skeptical family members
35:04 • 4min
The Deeper Societal Issue and Tribal Forces
39:13 • 14min
The Importance of Public Engagement and Consequences of Anti-Science Movements
52:56 • 4min