> strive to inform, not persuade During COVID, it seems there was more a concentration on trying to persuade people than to inform. A big example is at the beg

> strive to inform, not persuade During COVID, it seems there was more a concentration on trying to persuade people than to inform. A big example is at the beginning where masks were not recommended, even though the scientists knew they were effective, in an effort to try to maintain stockpiles for medical professionals and hospitals. Although this was understandable, it lost a lot of trust with the public.