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That's exactly the thing - individually there's deniability. But taken in toto, the circumstantial evidence of lab leak is stunning and obvious. It's even qui
by xyzzy21 5y ago
That's exactly the thing - individually there's deniability. But taken in toto, the circumstantial evidence of lab leak is stunning and obvious. It's even quickly entering "it was designed as a bioweapon but 'probably' leaked by accident but maybe not" territory. This news, for example, raises that question strongly.
- inter_netuser 5y agoSuch a strange thing to make, a highly transmissible airborne quickly mutating virus as a bioweapon? It's far too unpredictable as a weapon, bordering on insanity. How could it ever be used as a weapon? At least anthrax spores settle down and can be decominated. no such option with coronaviruses.
- torstenvl 5y agoIt can be used as a weapon when you have a culture of conformity, a stockpile of masks, a huge manufacturing and scientific base, and zero tolerance for conspiracy theories. Combine COVID with a disinformation campaign and use democracy's messy freedom against it.
- inter_netuser 5y agoIt's possible in theory, but incredibly high risks. Not much different from launching a full out nuclear war, hoping that your defences will sustain the counterattack. Absolutely nuts.