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One of the earliest "rabbit holes" identified by Britt involves the distrust of regulatory institutions. Engaging with content that questions the legitimacy of government health agencies or scientific consensus, such as anti-vaccine rhetoric, can serve as a gateway. Britt notes that such skepticism, though it might stem from a desire for healthier living or personal autonomy, often morphs into a broader rejection of mainstream scientific authority. This distrust becomes a subtle step toward alternative narratives that may align with alt-right conspiracy theories, ultimately framing the movement as “making America healthy again,” but in a way that dismisses established facts.