So sick of seeing confidently incorrect people opining, using historical examples, when they have never before cracked open a history book and have no idea of the context.

This has always been the case through history.

The issue is Twitter boosts them over less engaging experts. The new problem is the medium. Twitter is not a fair forum, and these takes trend deliberately.

…And I think its really important for scientists (or anyone who believes in science) to recognize that. With all due respect, I do not understand, with everything that’s happened, why they still keep using Twitter.