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> This is probably one of the least intellectually humble/curious things I've ever seen someone write on hacker news. Goodness. Unfortunately, you'll be posit
by nate_meurer 5y ago
> This is probably one of the least intellectually humble/curious things I've ever seen someone write on hacker news.
Goodness. Unfortunately, you'll be positively devastated to learn that this exact discussion has been ongoing in countless threads here for over a year.
> There's an entire literature base being developed on exactly this question, and the answer is very clearly "it's complicated"
It's not that complicated. We have enough data at this point to start revealing signals where they exist. So far, there is some evidence that individual behaviors (e.g., masking, physical distancing) can have positive effects. There is also increasingly strong evidence that state-imposed controls (e.g., lockdowns and mask mandates) have not significantly affected the long-term course of the pandemic.
> This is not a question that can or should be effectively litigated in the comment section of a hacker forum by armchair epidemiologists, at least not without thousands of hours invested.
If your constitution cannot abide listening to people discuss this (or any) topic without first completing your requisite thousands of hours of research, I might gently suggest that HN isn't a safe place for you.
- chitowneats 5y agoI marvel at OP's ability to make sweeping claims via a wall of text in an HN comment section, then refuse to respond to criticism. Fascinating.
- throwawaygh 5y agoI bill $850/hr, if you want the conversation that badly ;) otherwise, the audience is approximately zero and you aren’t interested in being convinced, so what would even be the point?
- chitowneats 5y agoWhy would I pay you anything? You're still here attempting to defend yourself. Free of charge.
- nate_meurer 5y agoThey're refering to the money they make at their day job. This person seems fond of telling their HN audience about their high income. It usually only comes up in job- or tax-related threads though.
- chitowneats 5y agoI love your comment above, nate. And your dedication to refuting this individual. But I have to offer this in response to their comment: I have the opportunity of a lifetime for anyone who pays u/throwawaygh $850 per hour for any type of work. I own a beautiful bridge in Brooklyn. It's all yours for the right price. I'd love to talk to you about it.
- chitowneats 5y agoI have the opportunity of a lifetime for anyone who pays u/throwawaygh $850 per hour for any type of work. I own a beautiful bridge in Brooklyn. It's all yours for the right price. I'd love to talk to you about it.