Vaccines: Warriors and Worriers - Panel Discussion on Vaccine Science and Misinformation
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the science behind vaccines, vaccine skepticism, and the spread of disinformation in this panel discussion featuring experts Marianna Spring, Zania Stamataki, and Abigail Thorn, hosted by Anjana Ahuja. Delve into the mechanisms of vaccine efficacy, examine the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy despite scientific evidence, and investigate how misinformation proliferates online. Gain insights from a viral immunology researcher, a disinformation specialist, and a popular philosophy YouTuber as they tackle crucial questions surrounding vaccination and public health. Recorded in partnership with the Royal Institution's 'Challenging Pseudoscience' group, this 90-minute discussion offers a comprehensive look at the complex interplay between science, society, and information in the context of vaccines.
Syllabus
Vaccines: Warriors and Worriers
Taught by
The Royal Institution
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