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I don't think the public would've acted like adults though, but I don't think it would've changed anything either. Even with them saying that masks don't work,

I don't think the public would've acted like adults though, but I don't think it would've changed anything either. Even with them saying that masks don't work, there was a mask shortage almost everywhere.

caseysoftware 6y ago
Then the worst case: Still a shortage and no misinformation (aka lying) to undo. Still a major win over our current situation.
- kingofpandora 6y ago
  But the shortage would have been worse ...
  - caseysoftware 6y ago
    How does a shortage get worse than "we're all out"?
    - nicholaides 6y ago
      The duration can differ. A shortage lasting a week is better than a shortage lasting months.