Dr. Andrea Love continues to be a vital voice pushing back against the tidal wave of wellness pseudoscience. Her evidence-based breakdown of Aly Cohen’s claims and the broader disinformation ecosystem shows how fear, false authority, and cherry-picked data are used to manipulate public opinion. This kind of myth-busting is crucial as we face rising vaccine hesitancy, misinformation about food safety, and dangerous “detox” fads.
I really appreciate Dr. Love’s work, not just for the clarity and accuracy of her science but for the courage it takes to call out credentialed pseudoscience directly. She doesn’t flinch and she doesn’t water it down. If you care about real science, not just vibes and vague credentials, her work is essential reading.
You make such a good point when you highlight “emotional” or emotionally-charged language. If we pay attention to language, we will notice ways in which it can be used manipulatively - to subtly imply that fiction is fact, to get people riled up enough that they will respond out of fear or anger, not rational thinking. I also continue to be struck by the belief that anyone in a field knows everything about that field. If I need open heart surgery, I’m pretty sure I won’t ask an orthopedist, for instance. Influencers who claim to know it all are dangerous. Hard stop.
This is such an important point! Scientists are trained to use facts and present them in a logical manner, which isn’t necessarily the most riveting. Emotional appeals is one of the top red flags to watch for!
I watched the whole thing and I yelled out loud at Aly so many times! Gah! And the fact that she has text books she’s authored?! Eish. Thanks for taking this on and writing a newsletter about it especially with all you have going on. Sending light and strength to you!
I appreciate your dedication and value the work you’re doing. I messed up and regret missing a recent lecture you gave in Corvallis, OR. Right up the road from my town. I would have loved to shake your hand.
Dr. Andrea Love continues to be a vital voice pushing back against the tidal wave of wellness pseudoscience. Her evidence-based breakdown of Aly Cohen’s claims and the broader disinformation ecosystem shows how fear, false authority, and cherry-picked data are used to manipulate public opinion. This kind of myth-busting is crucial as we face rising vaccine hesitancy, misinformation about food safety, and dangerous “detox” fads.
I really appreciate Dr. Love’s work, not just for the clarity and accuracy of her science but for the courage it takes to call out credentialed pseudoscience directly. She doesn’t flinch and she doesn’t water it down. If you care about real science, not just vibes and vague credentials, her work is essential reading.
You make such a good point when you highlight “emotional” or emotionally-charged language. If we pay attention to language, we will notice ways in which it can be used manipulatively - to subtly imply that fiction is fact, to get people riled up enough that they will respond out of fear or anger, not rational thinking. I also continue to be struck by the belief that anyone in a field knows everything about that field. If I need open heart surgery, I’m pretty sure I won’t ask an orthopedist, for instance. Influencers who claim to know it all are dangerous. Hard stop.
This is such an important point! Scientists are trained to use facts and present them in a logical manner, which isn’t necessarily the most riveting. Emotional appeals is one of the top red flags to watch for!
I watched the whole thing and I yelled out loud at Aly so many times! Gah! And the fact that she has text books she’s authored?! Eish. Thanks for taking this on and writing a newsletter about it especially with all you have going on. Sending light and strength to you!
I appreciate your dedication and value the work you’re doing. I messed up and regret missing a recent lecture you gave in Corvallis, OR. Right up the road from my town. I would have loved to shake your hand.