About Cranky Uncle

We all have a cranky uncle who thinks he knows better than the world’s scientists. But how do you make sense of his arguments and conspiracy theories? The way to understand your cranky uncle is to know the tricks he uses to try to fool you. In this game, Cranky Uncle teaches you the misleading tricks he uses to cast doubt on vaccination. As you become more aware of these tricks, you’ll become more resilient to vaccine misinformation.

Content and cartoons created by John Cook and Wendy Cook.

Copyright © 2023 John Cook

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