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Ironically, a lot of the misinformation is coming from the authorities this time. And a lot of true information is coming out through gossip and back channels.

by im3w1l 7y ago

Ironically, a lot of the misinformation is coming from the authorities this time. And a lot of true information is coming out through gossip and back channels. China, being China, literally flagged and deplatformed the people giving early warnings. But the west isn't coming out looking great either.

hef19898 7y ago
And that right there is a huge part of the communication problems around COVID-19. People choosing to believe unverified rumours over public sources because of reasons.
- im3w1l 7y ago
  Well the authorities haven't agreed with each other. And they have changed their tune over time. So no matter how you slice it they have been wrong.
  - hef19898 7y ago
    But the internet rumour was right, then? Man, critical thinking really is the first thing to die under pressure.
    - im3w1l 7y ago
      There is more to it then just believing any random internet rumor. But I wont speak more on that because rude people don't deserve help.