Vaccines and the Misinformation Hydra
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If people who communicate science can agree on one thing, it's that fighting misinformation-—about vaccines, climate change, food, and more— is like a game of whack-a-mole. Why are myths about chemicals and vaccines so persistent, even in the face of science-based information?
In this presentation, journalist and science writer Kavin Senapathy will shed light on the age-old alarmism over vaccines, including what social justice has to do with risk perception.
Bio: Kavin Senapathy is a writer, journalist, and speaker. She covers science, health, food, and parenting. Her writing has appeared in outlets like Slate, The Daily Beast, Undark, SELF, and Forbes, and she is the co-founder and contributing editor at SciMoms.com. She has also spoken to a variety of audiences ranging from tens to thousands worldwide. She’s a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Read more about Kavin at kavinsenapathy.com