“Journalists typically cover contentious issues by giving both sides equal attention.” But on issues of science & fact, such as climate change, this can create a false “impression there’s a 50/50 debate among experts, rather than the 97% scientific consensus.” - @crankyuncles 1/ 
.@crankyuncles is a fantastic book written & illustrated by @johnfocook about climate change and the strategies used by purveyors of misinformation. I highly recommend it. 2/ amazon.com/Cranky-Uncle-v…
“Fake experts are people who convey the appearance of expertise without possessing any actual relevant expertise... The tobacco industry mastered this strategy in the 1970s,” & called it the “Whitecoat Project.” - @crankyuncles book by @johnfocook 3/
.@SidneyPowell1 used the “fake expert” technique to dupe voters about election fraud:
“Sidney Powell’s secret ‘military intelligence expert,’ key to fraud claims in election lawsuits, never worked in military intelligence” 4/ washingtonpost.com/investigations…
“Sidney Powell’s secret ‘military intelligence expert,’ key to fraud claims in election lawsuits, never worked in military intelligence” 4/ washingtonpost.com/investigations…
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