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The masks work, but he only mentions a narrow use that isn't the current reason for wearing them. That's the misinformation; he got you, too. Think of it this
by rhizome 5y ago
The masks work, but he only mentions a narrow use that isn't the current reason for wearing them. That's the misinformation; he got you, too.
Think of it this way: "Don't wear a seatbelt because they don't keep other cars from hitting you."
- kevinpet 5y agoAh, I see, you're using "misinformation" to mean "came to a different conclusion than I did".
- reubens 5y agoMisinformation, because it encourages a practice that is counter to the recommendations. Because it allows for a conclusion to be drawn that is counter to the recommendations.
- slothtrop 5y agoNo, it's bait and switch.
- rhizome 5y agoNo, here it means "came to a different purpose than I and everybody else using science did."
- belorn 5y agoIf we are going to use a car analogy it would be better to use a more fitting one. Installing an exhaust filter won't reduce lung cancer risk of the driver. Car dealers should be careful if they advertised filters as medical devices that reducing lung cancer for drivers, rather than an filter that reduces pollution for those who live near the road. Exhaust filters are still a good idea for society, but if you want to reduce the personal risk then an air filter for the AC is required. It would however be a rather bad world to live in if everyone installed air filters for the AC and excluded filter for the exhausts. Outside of garages or other enclosed spaces where the driver might actually get exposed to the cars exhausts.