How to Sell a Poison

Historian Elena Conis explores the complex history of DDT, from its wartime use to its ban in the U.S., highlighting how corporations and industry leaders promoted its safety despite the environmental and health risks. The narrative examines the ongoing struggle to understand and communicate scientific truth amid misinformation, emphasizing that science is an evolving discipline rather than a fixed set of facts. Through this story, Conis underscores the importance of effective science communication in addressing current widespread debates on topics like pesticides, vaccines, and climate change.