Opinion: Can Stanford tell fact from fiction? Pandemic conference raises doubts
Briefly

Stanford President Jonathan Levin expressed the hope that the conference would unite diverse perspectives to repair COVID-era rifts, emphasizing dialogue over division.
Conference organizer Jay Bhattacharya aimed to foster a respectful dialogue among differing views rather than engaging in destructive criticism of opponents.
Panelist Andrew Noymer made unfounded allegations against Anthony Fauci regarding the origins of COVID, without accountability from other panelists, showcasing the conference's shortcomings.
The event highlighted the tension between serious scientific discussion and the invitation of conspiracy theorists, risking further misinformation dissemination.
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