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To underscore the danger of misinterpretation, his team released the full transcript of the interview. The document revealed how subtle omissions and truncated sentences could distort reality. A sentence intended to describe cholesterol levels, exercise habits, or sleep patterns was recast into a viral narrative of imminent catastrophe. Clinton’s explanation painted a vivid picture of how easily information, once removed from its surrounding context, could mutate into fear—an almost organic process accelerated by algorithms, retweets, and the human tendency to react before understanding. What began as a discussion about maintaining health in later life had been warped into a national moment of anxiety.
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