KevinMD June 7, 2022
When a congressional candidate was recently cheered on after demanding the execution of Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, it was another reminder that civil discourse and trust in science are continuing to dwindle.
A controversial household name in the sciences, Dr. Fauci was the first scientist to make the cover of Time Magazine in its 100-year history. Well-established scientists can easily recognize Fauci’s important contributions to science and humanity. However, social media influencers who lack a deeper knowledge of science continue to traffic enormous amounts of misinformation about Fauci’s expertise and COVID-19 vaccines.