Conspiracy and Compassion
Seema shares her journey from the CDC to journalism, driven by a desire to understand and combat the spread of anti-vaccine messages. Drawing from her own background in a family of conspiracy theorists, she emphasizes the importance of empathy when engaging with those holding opposing views. The discussion highlights the challenge of addressing genuine conspiracies, like the Tuskegee experiment, while countering misinformation, underscoring the complexity of belief systems in marginalized communities.In this clip
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