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The problem with this virus is that most people aren’t going to die from it. Therefore, from a self interest standpoint, those least vulnerable don’t feel that
by babesh 6y ago
The problem with this virus is that most people aren’t going to die from it. Therefore, from a self interest standpoint, those least vulnerable don’t feel that they should make a sacrifice for those more vulnerable.
Similarly, the economic effects aren’t being felt evenly.
I think more and more people have come to this realization.
If you are poor and likely to get it, then why shouldn’t you give it to the rich? Likewise if you are rich, you aren’t feeling the economic effects and may be for lockdowns. If you are a teen why should you be inconvenienced by masks? I think we are seeing both play out.
- sampo 6y ago> those least vulnerable don’t feel that they should make a sacrifice for those more vulnerable. Young people will be hit the hardest, if there's an economic recession in the coming years. It will be especially hard for young people to find jobs.
- beaconstudios 6y agomost people don't project the consequences of their decisions out that far. "I want to spend time with friends" does not lead to "this may cause me difficulty in finding a job later on" because the causal relationship is systemic and related to the independent decisions of many actors, not their own singular decision. Or in other words, it's a tragedy of the commons.