Information Asymmetry as a Cause of Antivaxxer Movement
It’s easy to blame anti-vaxxers. But should we? They come from a good place – they want to protect their children. As parents, we make many mistakes – all in the name of love for our children. Some of us are over-protective, some too strict, others too permissive. Most parents try to mold their children in their own image instead of allowing children to make their own choices and pursue their own talents and passions in life. Parental love is often misguided. However, refusing to vaccinate your children may be one of the most dangerous mistakes parents can make. Many suggested that anti-vaccination movements thrive on conspiracy theories. We find them on the right and on the left extremes of the political spectrum – those on the right mistrust the government, those on [...]
