How a Reddit post led to a Senate hearing on truth

Ethan Lindenberger: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines · 7:24 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: Ethan Lindenberger's journey from a curious Redditor to a public advocate reveals the high stakes of vaccine misinformation. This video explores how a simple question can spark a national debate and a movement for scientific integrity.

S1:p1 The author originally shared his inquiry on a popular online forum. His online interaction quickly gained significant attention. This experience eventually brought him before a committee of the United States Senate. Now, he is heading a new initiative to promote accurate science.

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