Ideology vs. Reality

Science-based philosophizing is not meeting the moment. How do we change that?

Last Thursday, The Lancet, one of the world’s most notable scientific journals, published a short essay titled “Uncoupling vaccination from politics: a call to action.” The essay is what you’d expect a group of 11 credible experts to express.

It’s the type of message that I, as someone who appreciates rigorous science and good public messaging, appreciat…