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But many dismissed the idea outright, not on the basis of lack of proof, but on the basis of some outrage (or implying the existence of counter-proof, 'debunkin
by Chris2048 5y ago
But many dismissed the idea outright, not on the basis of lack of proof, but on the basis of some outrage (or implying the existence of counter-proof, 'debunking', or at least consensus of expert opinion)
Further more, the media needs to maintain that standard themselves:
- No more anonymous, un-interrogatable sources;
- No accusations of bad motive (e.g. racism) without proof - such as those implied of the conspiracy theorists.
- bdcravens 5y agoBoth of those standards would invalidate many of the claims we're discussing as well.
- kodah 5y agoI think GPs framework is more aimed at the media and not a message board of pseudonymous nerds. There's an ocean of power on one side and relatively near none on the other.
- Chris2048 5y agoThe claim that the virus originated in the lab? Yes. The claim that the virus might have originated in the lab? No.