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A key concern is the societal harm caused by social media platforms that amplify pseudoscientific voices like Candace Owens or anti-vaccine advocates. When unqualified claims are shared broadly, they undermine public health initiatives and foster distrust. The example of COVID-19 misinformation highlights how politicized science becomes a tool for manipulation, where genuine scientific debates are replaced with fear and falsehoods, often with disastrous consequences.