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[–] BudgetBandit@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago

I think that there is a fine line between just stupidly believing conspiracy theories and actually asking yourself "this seems plausible, but how can I disprove it?"

I once was against fluoride due to an article. 2 months later when I was shopping for a new toothpaste I was like "wait, what does fluoride ACTUALLY do?" And I did some research. While yes, it is toxic, you have to eat so much of this stuff it’s basically impossible, while the amounts you usually take are just enough to keep your gums healthy. You might develop white spots on your teeth if you eat literal tubes of toothpaste, but who does that.