One hypothesis that is backed up by data - but which is a little outlandish - is a revised version of the "vaccines cause autism" diagnosis. The argument proceeds thusly:

Vaccines are administered by stabbing small children with needles.

This is traumatic.

Some small portion of these children may get PTSD from being stabbed with needles.

These children may get diagnosed with Autism.

Thus, vaccines cause autism diagnosis.

🤷 This outlandish thing I've just said...seems to be backed up by what I can see. I can't shake it, even if it seems absurd. I'd like to hear a counterargument against it, I've struggled to construct one but would very much like this strange thought to be dispelled.

cc @jeffcliff enjoy this one