tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post2142744048186675288..comments2024-02-07T00:41:56.858-08:00Comments on Biologizing: Baseless Skepticism on Malaria Vaccine Peter Houlihanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961900865379520219noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-36548842674375022752021-07-23T16:56:57.450-07:002021-07-23T16:56:57.450-07:00I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 wit...I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the<br />liver already present. I started on antiviral medications which<br />reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus<br />became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from<br />ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (www.ultimatelifeclinic.com) in March, 2020. Their<br />treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after<br />the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing<br />treatment! This treatment is a breakthrough for all HBV carriers.MATINAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558912772822043673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-6819078961102609992017-03-05T22:20:35.074-08:002017-03-05T22:20:35.074-08:00Yes writing style seems to convey alot. Just a rem...Yes writing style seems to convey alot. Just a reminder, the writer was trying to convince people that the new vaccine that reported 100% success in a recent stage of clinical trials is a sham because he thinks vaccines are generally unnecessary.<br /><br />Posted by Michael Aflakpuimmmmmmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646874671589066298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-59441972675102647602017-03-05T22:19:18.840-08:002017-03-05T22:19:18.840-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.mmmmmmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646874671589066298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-75252603093229835872017-03-05T22:13:48.305-08:002017-03-05T22:13:48.305-08:00I have been asking myself these same questions lat...I have been asking myself these same questions lately. But what is the point of anything. Maybe for entertainment? I binge watch tv shows sometimes and it's a complete waste of time I could be using for something more productive. That doesn't change the fact that it's satisfying. Why do people generally watch news channels that are in line with their political beliefs? Its nice to get reinforcement that your beliefs are valid, if not for the sake of entertainment. <br /><br />Posted by Michael Aflakpui (group 4)mmmmmmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646874671589066298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-14861597528686078692017-03-05T21:52:28.993-08:002017-03-05T21:52:28.993-08:00I honestly have no idea why they do it. I would sp...I honestly have no idea why they do it. I would speculate there are religious implications. Maybe they think they are doing the rest of us a favor and we just don't know any better. <br /><br />Posted by Michael Aflakpui(group A)mmmmmmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646874671589066298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-44019431219222892862017-03-05T21:30:21.281-08:002017-03-05T21:30:21.281-08:00Thanks, I wasn't sure how the quote form the r...Thanks, I wasn't sure how the quote form the rapper would come across but I believe if we are going to deconstruct this alienating language of academia, we might as well start here. I also wonder if they actually believe the ideas they are spreading. Its hard to know. If a fake news site had direct connections to some cooperation which would benefit for their misinformation then it would be clear what the motives are but part of me thinks these people really believe what they are saying. <br /><br />Posted by Michael Aflakpui (group 4)mmmmmmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646874671589066298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-18554906822679725482017-03-05T21:15:15.485-08:002017-03-05T21:15:15.485-08:00Thanks, I agree the level of sophistication the au...Thanks, I agree the level of sophistication the author uses to convince his readers is impressive to say the least. I wouldn't have noticed I was reading fake news if I didn't fact check. This is partially because most of the article is true. I see why you may think people in high risk areas who don't get vaccinated are silly but you have to remember who these people are. Most of them aren't people with wifi in their homes reading articles like the one published by Johnson and making a decision not to get vaccinated. The majority of these people are poor, living in third world countries with almost no access to information or healthcare. <br /><br />Posted by Michael Aflakpui( group A)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-85820275371512415862017-03-05T20:57:55.559-08:002017-03-05T20:57:55.559-08:00I was really impressed with the authors ability to...I was really impressed with the authors ability to frame the information to his narrative. The power of interpretation is highlighted in this article. People often think the side that is right wins the argument but I believe more now than ever that the best debater wins, not the correct one.<br /><br />Posted by (Michael Aflakpui) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-74546602854036646352017-03-05T12:05:47.005-08:002017-03-05T12:05:47.005-08:00I really like the way you broke down the article a...I really like the way you broke down the article and pointed out what the author did to trick readers. I think writing style is a useful way to be convincing but it is often overlooked by the reader. It’s interesting to me that the author of the article chose to write falsely about a disease such as Malaria since there doesn’t seem to be much controversy about the disease itself. <br /><br />Posted by Hannah Jordan (2) Peter Houlihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961900865379520219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-50186104131936410862017-03-04T08:00:40.277-08:002017-03-04T08:00:40.277-08:00Thats really good that you were able to see past t...Thats really good that you were able to see past the scientific language because sometimes that can be difficult. Other people might see that and think that it must be right because the guy sounds smart. Its also impressive that you were able to see this as fake news because you needed a background in the subject to know actually what vaccines are and how they work. My biggest question is why would someone right this? It does nothing for the writer and its actually a huge waste of time on his part and the readers when we could be reading something to actually learn!Melissa Stephensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-16345967815507586922017-03-03T20:15:11.893-08:002017-03-03T20:15:11.893-08:00You did a really great job of analyzing this artic...You did a really great job of analyzing this article and picking out the parts that make it especially fake. I like the point you made about how a normal person would have no reason not to second guess Johnson's statements. What I don't understand about fake science news is this: what's the point? Why would anyone want to discourage people from believing in an effective vaccine for Malaria? Like Anna said above, do these authors really think they are correct? Maybe they really believe that their statements are factual, or maybe they are just trying to stir the pot and get people talking about a particular subject. The subject of Malaria is an important one, however, I do not think there is any need to bring any negative attention to it. <br /><br />Posted by Taylor IrwinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-4594977836878998332017-03-03T19:35:36.967-08:002017-03-03T19:35:36.967-08:00I love that you quoted something from one of your...I love that you quoted something from one of your favorite rappers. It's nice when we can add a personal touch sometimes. As you mentioned, science literature is often not easily accessible to the general public because many don't understand the language. So, when someone publishes an article that is easy to read we are often to eager to accept it for what it is and not do any further research. On the topic of vaccines, the general public is often also eager to avoid them because of things like a rise in the percentage of children with mental disorders or allergens. When, in all reality, the evidence that vaccines are responsible is limited and often irrational. I wonder if these authors of "fake science news" think they are correct? <br /><br />Posted by Anna PotorskiPeter Houlihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961900865379520219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-62463535797634885442017-03-03T06:16:48.620-08:002017-03-03T06:16:48.620-08:00The way the author presented the information would...The way the author presented the information would definitely be convincing to anyone without scientific knowledge on the subject of vaccines. The comment he made about healthcare that "has burdened the world with dependence on more immune system stimulants" is honestly kind of funny because it is the complete opposite of what vaccines are supposed to do. It is also concerning that he cites real science articles but takes them out of context and presents only what he wants people to believe and not the facts.<br /><br />Posted by Sierra TyrolPeter Houlihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961900865379520219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-86399019945815890652017-03-03T06:04:12.631-08:002017-03-03T06:04:12.631-08:00It actually baffles me how much fake science news ...It actually baffles me how much fake science news there is, especially on diseases such as Malaria since it's so dangerous and every year kills so many people. With all the ways this author tried to persuade the readers, it would be difficult for anyone to not believe him. It's amazing how you were able to break down the entire article and actually see how it is fake news. I also think that people who do not get vaccinated against Malaria in places with high risk for it are just silly.<br />Posted by Ana Carolina Nepomuceno Peter Houlihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961900865379520219noreply@blogger.com