Disinformation and the NTP study findings
The Disinformation Playbook has been used for decades by corporations to delay government action on matters of great public interest that would adversely affect their income and profit. Some of the well-known examples involve the sugar industry, tobacco, oil and gas, and the National Football League. The Union of Concerned Scientists outlined the five pillars of the Playbook
1. The Fake: Conduct counterfeit science and try to pass it off as legitimate research
2. The Blitz: Harass scientists who speak out with results or views inconvenient for industry
3. The Diversion: Manufacture uncertainty about science where little or none exists
4. The Screen: Buy credibility through alliances with academia or professional societies
5. The Fix: Manipulate government officials or processes to inappropriately influence policy
Now consider whether or not this is relevant for the headline reporting on the NTP study in MEDPAGE TODAY… And the comment following
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