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> The actual scientists know that it's not black and white, but pretending it is is a useful tool for health organisations. Coming from a family of doctors (th

by ColanR 6y ago

> The actual scientists know that it's not black and white, but pretending it is is a useful tool for health organisations. Coming from a family of doctors (thought not one myself), I've assimilated the background knowledge to recognize the official BS surrounding face masks and the like. It's been eye-opening, and it certainly made me trust the official story far less. If they're 'stretching the truth' about face masks, what other information about the virus is less than honest? The pretense is good PR - as long as people trust you, and don't know better. What epidemiologists and PR folks need to realize is that the Information Age has left most people in my position, with more information than they used to have. That means useful lies are seen as such, and the population stops beliveing the approved experts, because there's plenty more with great credentials online saying other things.

stareatgoats 6y ago
> What epidemiologists and PR folks need to realize is that the Information Age I don't think we have begun to understand what effect this will have on age-old institutions that relied on inside knowledge to maintain their ivory tower existence (and privileges). We already see some sword-rattling and expert communities becoming increasingly defensive. Doctors and other experts are obviously still in charge, no serious web service will give actual medical advice without referring to "your physician" - but it's a matter of time before that will change if the current trends continue. Let's check back in 30 years or so.
- ColanR 6y ago
  As long as deviation can be successfully labelled as 'conspiracy theory', the institutions probably won't have too much trouble. It's when the majority of people begin to see the BS in at least one area, that things will likely change. But that also depends on critical thinkers.

by ColanR 6y ago

stareatgoats 6y ago

> What epidemiologists and PR folks need to realize is that the Information Age I don't think we have begun to understand what effect this will have on age-old institutions that relied on inside knowledge to maintain their ivory tower existence (and privileges). We already see some sword-rattling and expert communities becoming increasingly defensive. Doctors and other experts are obviously still in charge, no serious web service will give actual medical advice without referring to "your physician" - but it's a matter of time before that will change if the current trends continue. Let's check back in 30 years or so.

ColanR 6y ago
As long as deviation can be successfully labelled as 'conspiracy theory', the institutions probably won't have too much trouble. It's when the majority of people begin to see the BS in at least one area, that things will likely change. But that also depends on critical thinkers.