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The hazard of dismissing science - Michael Specter
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- TED-Ed
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- Jul 11, 2026
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- 1334
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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-danger-of-science-denial-michael-specterVaccine-autism claims, "Frankenfood" bans, the herbal cure craze: All point to the public's growing fear (and, often, outright denial) of science and reason, says Michael Specter. He warns the trend spells disaster for human progress.Talk by Michael Specter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices