every day npr trots out doctors and other professionals parroting the (literal) party line stoking continued fear and panic for no benefit to the public, but mu

every day npr trots out doctors and other professionals parroting the (literal) party line stoking continued fear and panic for no benefit to the public, but much benefit to the media itself and their political leanings. being a professional doesn't mean you're immune to propaganda. in fact, a false sense of knowledge and control can lead to greater susceptibility via an elevated sense of self-esteem rather than the humility required to accept and examine wider perspectives openly and critically.