Jon Paul: RFK Jr. refutes science and fosters conspiracy theories - The Laconia Daily Sun
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RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism is a textbook case of how motivated reasoning and conspiracy thinking can override scientific consensus — with life-or-death public health consequences.
Motivated ReasoningConspiracy TheoryEpistemic InjusticeInformation Deficit Model
Theory Briefing
- RFK Jr. publicly refutes the scientific method, undermining decades of peer-reviewed vaccination research with flawed logic.
- His anti-vaccine messaging has fueled measles outbreaks, illustrating how misinformation cascades into real-world harm.
- Conspiracy theory frameworks thrive when trust in institutions erodes — RFK Jr.'s platform shows how a high-profile figure accelerates that collapse.