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Well COVID is already a near-worst case scenario for human civilization. Anything much more nasty would not leave any room for denialism (and presumably would b
by ImaCake 6y ago
Well COVID is already a near-worst case scenario for human civilization. Anything much more nasty would not leave any room for denialism (and presumably would burn itself out fast), anything much less nasty would have meant double the Flu hospitalisation burden and no lockdowns. It is hard to see an outcome where the vaccines make things worse, but I admit biology is full of surprises.
- nindalf 6y agoI hate to be the “it could be worse guy” but it’s possible for it to evolve to a strain that has a higher death rate. Perhaps one that kills younger people as well as older people. Things could always be worse. Sorry for being a Debbie downer.
- jMyles 6y agoWait 'til you hear about antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- ssully 6y agoIf I have learned anything over the last few years it's that things could always be worse, and that denialism will exist in any scenario or condition.