Some things I believe about the misinformation sciences, such as they are: 1. Everyone gets things wrong sometimes, especially about science. 2. Groups that police others for misinformation often get things wrong, especially when they invoke science. When they do, they often libel the people who are right. 3. Governments are a primary source of misinformation, especially about public health and science. 4. The academic discipline purporting to police disinformation selectively ignores government disinformation. As such, their primary purpose is to promote the propaganda of the powerful. 5. There is no shortcut for scientists arguing with each other to inch towards scientific truth. 6. Anyone or any group claiming to be the sole arbiter of scientific truth is very likely promoting propaganda.
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