2021 •
Beyond politics: additional factors underlying skepticism of a COVID-19 vaccine
Authors: Kenneth Boyd
Venue: History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences
Type: Publication
Abstract: Even before it had been developed there had already been skepticism among the general public concerning a vaccine for COVID-19. What are the factors that drive this skepticism? While much has been said about how political differences are at play, in this article I draw attention to two additional factors that have not received as much attention: witnessing the fallibility of the scientific process play out in real time, and a perceived breakdown of the distinction between experts and non-experts.
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