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That is something worth researching, but even then, it's still justifiable to count a death by fear as a death by pandemic, given that it wouldn't have happened
by majewsky 6y ago
That is something worth researching, but even then, it's still justifiable to count a death by fear as a death by pandemic, given that it wouldn't have happened without the pandemic.
- fastball 6y agoYou can have a pandemic without fear though.
- vertex-four 6y agoReally? Has there ever been one? Or is the fear a natural human response to an invisible, omnipresent killer?
- fastball 6y agoWell, I guess I should say you can have a pandemic without a fear-mongering news media that significantly exacerbates it. I personally am not "fearful" of COVID-19, as are many (most) people I know, so it is clearly possible for the general human.
- vertex-four 6y agoIf you're not fearful and nor are most people you know, who are you claiming is fearful? Personally, my behaviour patterns have changed. I'm more aware of when someone I don't know is near me. When I hear about the vulnerable people in my close community who suddenly have to navigate the world with significantly increased risk, I feel worried for them.
- fastball 6y agoI'm not claiming anyone is fearful? I claimed you can have a pandemic without fear.