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32: Nocebo
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32: Nocebo

Robert Pyatt on Scientific Communication and Media Vetting

Dr. Robert Pyatt, an assistant professor of molecular genetics at Keene University, explains the dangers of unvetted medical information being rushed to the public by media outlets. He argues that the pressure to break news leads to the dissemination of complex jargon without proper scientific confirmation. The hosts critique the academic environment, suggesting that scientists often avoid challenging mainstream narratives like climate change to protect university funding.