Text of a lecture to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg,. The paper discusses the complexities of the silicone breast implant controversy, particularly the interplay between scientific evidence, legal actions, and media influence. It covers historical developments, case studies, and the roles of various stakeholders. The author examines how misconceptions and legal processes can overshadow scientific facts, using specific examples from medical history.
Digital image of the book cover to A Key To Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The book was included in the Jones Memorial Library 2025-26 exhibit about the history of censorship in Central Virginia ("READ: What does it mean to read free in Central Virginia?").
