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How They Made Us Doubt Everything

BBC Radio 4

From smoking and cancer to climate change, this is the story of how to manufacture doubt.

Investigating the industry response to claims there could be asbestos in make-up, and the tactics that could be used to cast doubt over the science and create controversy.

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    The fact’s presented clearly shows the players and techniques used. Strategies used to confuse the public are cleverly revealed. The BBC have done a great job or communicating and debunking climate denying myths.

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