Years ago, I enjoyed “reading” about Jenny McCarthy in Playboy, but some time later I was puzzled when I read about her preaching against vaccines, and getting a lot of press. What was her problem? Now I see that she had many others believing the same nonsense! This is why I resent mere social celebrities getting involved in political, social, economic and scientific debates. A few may know what they are talking about, but most do not. It’s the same thing as the very wealthy using their money to influence outcomes; Celebrities can use their fame to influence outcomes too! BOTH groups have a great responsibility to be exceptionally careful, as what they do can affect so many, for good or bad.
Years ago, I enjoyed “reading” about Jenny McCarthy in Playboy, but some time later I was puzzled when I read about her preaching against vaccines, and getting a lot of press. What was her problem? Now I see that she had many others believing the same nonsense! This is why I resent mere social celebrities getting involved in political, social, economic and scientific debates. A few may know what they are talking about, but most do not. It’s the same thing as the very wealthy using their money to influence outcomes; Celebrities can use their fame to influence outcomes too! BOTH groups have a great responsibility to be exceptionally careful, as what they do can affect so many, for good or bad.