In an exclusive interview with CNN's Pamela Brown, FDA chief Dr. Robert Califf explains why he says the leading cause of death in the US is misinformation. https://t.co/rrsKLlLIxf pic.twitter.com/hQ0uSXa1zz
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OK, I suppose being misinformed could cause someone to make a poor choice about one’s health.
RENAULT
And what in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
RICK
My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
RENAULT
Waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
RICK
I was misinformed.
I think so, Brain … but what would be left if Facebook took down the misinformation?
Misinformation. That’s the Word of the Year according to dictionary dot com (H/T, Slashdot), and their choice of mis– over dis– was deliberate, intended to put the public on notice to be vigilant in the battle against fake news, flat earthers, anti-vaxxers, and the like.