A social scientist explains how a common fallacy about natural-is-always-better could negatively public health — including when it comes to trusting vaccines. Then we learn some of the ins and outs of making maple syrup, and talk about delicious different uses for it.
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How The False Idea That Natural Is Better Contributes To Vaccine Hesitancy
The appeal-to-nature fallacy — the false belief that things perceived as natural are better or safer than synthetic things — contributes to anti-vaccine attitudes. A behavioral scientist explains why this fallacy happens, and how it negatively impacts public health.
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Food Friday: Maple Syrup Season
It’s maple syrup season. We look at how maple syrup goes from tree to table.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Kelly Peters Guest
- Kacey Tait Guest
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