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I don't understand why so much breath is wasted on the lab leak debate. As I see it, there are four questions regarding the lab leak theory that have actiona
by Calavar 3y ago
I don't understand why so much breath is wasted on the lab leak debate.
As I see it, there are four questions regarding the lab leak theory that have actionable answers:
1. Is it feasible in principle for dangerous viruses be released into the wild by a lab leak -- Yes
2. Do we need strict regulations to reduce the chance of lab leaks -- Yes
3. Is any form of external pressure likely to push the Chinese government into increasing controls on their labs if that is not already a priority for them -- No
4. Is any form of external pressure or even material evidence likely to push the Chinese government into admitting responsibility for the COVID pandemic -- No
Take note that whether COVID leaked from a lab has no bearing on the answer to any of those four actionable questions listed above. So what's the point of the debate? What are we aiming to achieve other than playing a blame game?
- akvadrako 3y agoI agree it doesn't really matter; all that matters is it could have happened. But the reason people pretend is they are against "strict regulations". Given the cost of dealing with Covid and the negligible benefits, they should be so strict the research is basically banned.
- adammarples 3y agoHere's an actionable point: maybe the NIH shouldn't have been funding the research in China?