On Silence, Science, and Complicity: A Statement From Infectious Dose

This short, standalone episode is a statement of ethics. It explains why this podcast will not remain silent in the face of state violence, the dismantling of public health, and the normalization of harm against vulnerable people. It clarifies the ethical boundaries that guide the work behind Infectious Dose: that science is for everyone, but cruelty, authoritarianism, and the protection of abuse are not neutral positions. This episode is not a scientific explainer and not an invitation to debate. It exists to make clear where this podcast stands, why silence is not an option, and why evidence, accountability, and human rights are inseparable from public health.