Metaphorigins

S1E1 - Deadly Devotion & Strategic SciComm

March 23, 2020 Kevin Mercurio Season 1 Episode 1
Metaphorigins
S1E1 - Deadly Devotion & Strategic SciComm
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Show Notes

I explore the origin of the expression "drinking the Kool-Aid", why it is insensitive and actually factually incorrect. I also comment on a recent Slate article that builds on being aware of language when communicating science to the public and those in power. Check out the references and transcript to this episode here: https://www.kjbmercurio.com/episode/001.

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