It means whatever you read into it, it's not in any way scientific, or even just objectively quantifying an effect. The current hysteria has really opened my e

It means whatever you read into it, it's not in any way scientific, or even just objectively quantifying an effect. The current hysteria has really opened my eyes in regards to mass media. We all know mainstream reporting is bad in fields we're experts in, but with the many crazy and often self-contradicting things that are currently reported you don't even have to have any expertise to see the problems in the story.