Bogus Science: How Scare Tactics Rob Voters, Corrupt Research, and Poison Minds

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In a world inundated with persuasive messaging, the book explores the cost of credulity and the importance of skepticism. It highlights how communicators leverage fear tactics to capture attention, often exaggerating potential disasters to promote products, services, or political agendas. By examining the strategies employed by opinion shapers, the narrative encourages readers to critically evaluate the information they encounter and to be cautious of those who seek to manipulate their beliefs and decisions.