The Short Leap from Anti-science to Antisemitism with Peter Hotez and Jennifer Bardi

Join Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College, and Moment Deputy Editor Jennifer Bardi in a thought-provoking Moment Magazine discussion exploring the alarming connection between the rise of anti-science sentiments and the resurgence of antisemitism. 

This insightful conversation delves into:

• The rise of anti-science aggression: Examining how anti-science movements are exploited for political gain and their impact on public health.
• Historical and contemporary links between anti-Semitism and anti-science rhetoric: Uncovering the disturbing parallels between these harmful ideologies.
• The impact of misinformation on vaccine hesitancy: Exploring how the spread of false information fuels public health crises.
• The challenges of addressing vaccine hesitancy: Examining the complex interplay of identity, politics, and public health.
• The globalization of anti-science narratives: Analyzing the societal consequences of the spread of harmful misinformation across borders.

Watch now to gain a deeper understanding of this critical issue and its implications for society.

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This program is part of a Moment series on antisemitism supported by the Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation.

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