Latest Coronavirus - Yikes

[Wireless1]

I think the conclusion should be Independents and Republicans can discern True Science from Propaganda

 

[RikidyBones]

No one's fault but the bureaucratic "science" community. This isn't even that partisan. We should all reject a single unelected person knowingly lying to the public for any reason and it's worse that it was completely unscientific. We should all reject any Healthcare person pushing any rhetoric not based on actual data and science. They have all done that and now a large portion of the population does not trust them.

 

[AshG]

I would say much of this has to do with scientific literacy on both sides of the issue.

Conservative mindsets are drawn to single enduring truths and absolutes. As scientific knowledge proliferates and becomes more publicly accessible, we're increasingly aware of the chaotic, occasionally conflicting, and ever changing nature of science. As there is no such thing as settled science, there's a pushback against the field. Especially as the role of politics is increasingly more evident. This is neither a good nor a bad thing - it just is what it is.

Liberal mindsets are drawn to a variety of truths and perspectives, with individuals deciding which truth or evidence fits their world view the best. As scientific knowledge proliferates and becomes more publicly accessible, the are more perspectives for liberally minded individuals to latch on to and agree with. There are attempts at consensus, but individual preferences still hold sway when it comes to what is and is not accepted. This is neither a good nor a bad thing, but it is not generally something I find preference with.

The scientific community has been able to hide behind its complexity and general awkwardness for centuries. The scientific community as a whole is going to have to find a better way to communicate their findings in a way that is neither condescending nor difficult for the layman to understand. It must also find ways to help the general population to see research in context without trying to do the thinking for them.

 

[AshG]

I think the conclusion should be Independents and Republicans can discern True Science from Propaganda

I've got to disagree with this, quite strongly. Especially where religion is involved in the interpretation.

 

[RikidyBones]

I've got to disagree with this, quite strongly. Especially where religion is involved in the interpretation.

Politics has become the new religion. Both sides are guilty of that.

 

[DancingOutlaw]

Maybe some of those people member the "little Ice Age" that was promised to appear by the end of the 70's turning into "Miami will be underwater by 2000" which then became "we had 10 years to save the planet 16 years ago" to "The Day After Tomorrow was actually a documentary".

 

[volinbham]

Yet people from both persuasions including the leaders regularly ignore the science that doesn't fit their agenda.

 

[Wireless1]

I've got to disagree with this, quite strongly. Especially where religion is involved in the interpretation.

I'd say more so, Conservatives believe what they believe until proven differently, Independents believe what they believe until you show them something better, and progressives are looking to believe in the next thing., no proof required.

 

[Hunerwadel]

I think the conclusion should be Independents and Republicans can discern True Science from Propaganda

You'd think, but it doesn't seem to be the case.

 

[Boston Vol]

Still trying

 

[DancingOutlaw]

Still trying

Imagine if they would put this much effort into fearmongering diabetes or obesity, which lead to about a 9/11's worth of people dying every day in the US.

 

[Wireless1]

Imagine if they would put this much effort into fearmongering diabetes or obesity, which lead to about a 9/11's worth of people dying every day in the US.

Or the opioid crisis 130+ every day.

 

[volinbham]

if you were on the fence about getting vaccinated what is the likely reaction to LA county saying even if you are vaccinated you need to wear a mask? can't imagine it would motivate you to get one.

 

[AshG]

Or the opioid crisis 130+ every day.

Lawyers are already making mad bank on the settlements from that, sorry. Need to find another lawsuit friendly public health risk.

 

[AshG]

if you were on the fence about getting vaccinated what is the likely reaction to LA county saying even if you are vaccinated you need to wear a mask? can't imagine it would motivate you to get one.

This is also coming from a state that has prompted carcinogen warnings to be placed on things that were only carcinogenic after injecting lab animals with a quarter of their body weight of the substance ever day for a month.

 

[allvol123]

To have scepticism about how science is being conducted, is very healthy.

 

[Jxn Vol]

I knew this was political and not science when the symbolic mask craze and stupid social distancing started. Anyone in healthcare knows about proper mask wearing. Then when I began studying survival rates I knew that this was not science at all. Heck even the flame thrower Fauci flip flopped so much on this stuff. He started by using his medical knowledge but then switched when it became evident the virus politics.

 

[evillawyer]

Good job antivaxxers!

 

[Jxn Vol]

Good job antivaxxers!

Good job Communist China. If we are going to start the blame game why not start at the source.

Oh any good job idiots that faught against zinc, hydroxychloriquine, and ivermectin.

 

[MurphyVol]

I think the conclusion should be Independents and Republicans can discern True Science from Propaganda

Well, I always said Trump was way too liberal for me

 

[RikidyBones]

Good job antivaxxers!

Mask up EL. You're coming down with us.

 

[McDad]

Good job antivaxxers!

Previously when cases were rising, you blamed the president. Now you blame the infected.

 

[RikidyBones]

Previously when cases were rising, you blamed the president. Now you blame the infected.

Convenience

 

[Wireless1]

Good job antivaxxers!

since they all basically hit zero there was no place to go but up. Ya think it has anything to do with the highest travel holiday in 18 months.
Pick a state...any state

 

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