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What WHO is saying is that there is no solid proof that wearing a mask will do much to protect you. And they are correct in saying that. They do not say that m
by bad_user 7y ago
What WHO is saying is that there is no solid proof that wearing a mask will do much to protect you. And they are correct in saying that.
They do not say that masks offer no protection. They also don't say that you shouldn't wear masks.
Actual scientists give advice based on available evidence. When there is no evidence, or available evidence is too weak, they don't give that advice and they also don't fall in the trap of considering a lack of evidence as being evidence of absence.
This is what politicians do, like Trump.
Let's not mix these.
- o_p 7y agoThats why you shouldnt hear scientists for advice and use your brain. Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. If you wear a mask and doesnt have effect, nothing happens, if it does, thats a benefit, so you can only win by wearing one. You can be rational and completly dumb at the same time.
- empthought 7y ago“If you wear a tinfoil hat and doesn’t have effect, nothing happens. If it does, that’s a benefit, so you can only win by wearing one.” Not disagreeing on masks, but your argument here is a real stinker.
- bad_user 7y agoIf you wear masks, but there aren't enough on sale, you end up exposing medical personnel. Viral load matters. Exposure to high viral loads has killed young and healthy doctors. For medics masks save lives. Wearing masks in a situation in which medics don't have enough masks is a textbook tragedy of the commons. Yes, you can be rational and completely dumb at the same time, I agree.