Why the Wellness Industry is a Greater Threat to Science Than Disinformation
The contemporary wellness industry poses a far greater threat to public scientific literacy than overt misinformation, according to recent critiques voiced by public figures and science communicators. While traditional purveyors of fake news and conspiracy theories are often easily identified and scrutinized by independent fact-checkers, the multi-billion-dollar lifestyle and alternative wellness sector wraps unproven claims … Read more