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A high-level analysis of anti-COVID vaccine narratives on social media reveals that opinions from experts achieve higher relevancy and engagement than opinions from news pundits, even if the news source is considered reliable by its base.
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Erica Goldman is Director of Science Policy for the Federation of American Scientists.
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Aleksandra Srdanovic is a Grants & Development Associate at the Federation of American Scientists.
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Lindsay Milliken is a Research Assistant for Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy.
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