The collective organization of science denial: Toward a framework for collective response

The collective organization of science denial: Toward a framework for collective response The recent volume “Organized Science Denial. An Action Plan for Solutions” edited by Elena Bruni and Lianne M. Lefsrud, hosts the voices of scholars in organization theory to reflect about the collective dynamics of denial and its implications in this currently complex world. In September 2025, TIME reported that Florida’s proposal to remove all vaccine mandates could trigger a rise in preventable childhood illnesses, hospitalizations, and potentially deaths. While no single policy decision can fully account for public health trajectories, the episode exemplifies a broader and increasingly influential anti-expertise agenda promoted by political actors who challenge long-established scientific consensus and weaken trust in science-based health policies (Williams 2025).