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The world is not going to wear masks forever. If we haven't solved the problem in the next two years people are just going to accept Coronavirus as a normal ris
by solidasparagus 6y ago
The world is not going to wear masks forever. If we haven't solved the problem in the next two years people are just going to accept Coronavirus as a normal risk in life like car accidents, cancer and heart disease. Also, permanent contact tracing sounds like a real dystopia - and I can't imagine it holding up long-term in US courts.
- thinkingemote 6y agoOne thing that could be permanent is the world wearing masks when they have cold symptoms. Like in Asian countries. The way to do that would be via social pressure (like in Asian countries) than legal measures.
- me_me_me 6y ago> The way to do that would be via social pressure (like in Asian countries) Except that its not really a pressure, but a social contract. 'I am sick so the least i can do is wear a mask while outside to protect others. So others do the same.' Win-win.
- threatofrain 6y agoOne of the mechanisms of social contracts is pressure. Is this a radical idea? A few individuals always have a different perspective on any deal, and the majority will need a way to enforce the look and feel of community lifestyle. Such as an agreement for racial harmony.
- bookofjoe 6y agoIn Japan masks in public have been the default for many years.