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I agree (though I am not aware of the Italian controversies), but it’s worth acknowledging that in the case of a pandemic, scientific opinions drive policy, and
by cm2187 7y ago
I agree (though I am not aware of the Italian controversies), but it’s worth acknowledging that in the case of a pandemic, scientific opinions drive policy, and policy may have dramatic consequences, including the loss of lives. So it is understandable that conversations get heated, vs disagreeing about a pure academic topic. I am less worried about the heat than about deplatforming, ie suppressing the dissenting opinion.
- lbeltrame 7y agoI don't mind heated discussions, I mean, I had some on lab meetings over what people could consider obscure details. I find however not professionally appropriate to shame what are essentially your colleagues on social media. These controversies are pretty local: they tend to flare up every now and then because most of these people are regularly invited (in presence or via video call) to TV shows.