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Florida Grand Jury Finds Average Citizens Aren’t Buying “Follow the Science” Propaganda on Masks and Social Distancing

The DisInformation Chronicle • 390 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines Masks Social Distancing Public Health Government Response
  1. Florida Grand Jury discovered that average citizens are skeptical of the 'follow the science' messaging regarding masks and social distancing.
  2. The CDC's data on masks from their journal MMWR was criticized for lacking quality science.
  3. Federal officials have hesitated to conduct a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) on masks, possibly due to concerns that the results might not support the effectiveness of masks in preventing the spread of respiratory viruses.

Review of Michael Lewis's Premonition

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 May 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemics Public Health Policy Making Social Distancing
  1. Social distancing as a pandemic control measure has only been accepted for about 15 years by epidemiologists and public health experts.
  2. Understanding first-order effects is crucial in formulating policies and responses, as they present fundamental insights that apply universally.
  3. The resistance to social distancing as a policy option before 2006 highlights the importance of prioritizing logical reasoning over data-driven decision making in certain cases.

Social distancing at the end

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 28 Oct 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic response Vaccines Social Distancing Economic Impact Public Health Measures
  1. Vaccines and treatments for the pandemic take time to distribute and may not be perfect when they become available
  2. People's social distancing behavior changes when a vaccine is on the horizon, impacting economic activity
  3. The impact of a vaccine versus a treatment on social distancing behavior and economic activity can differ significantly

Take the Hard Right Instead of the Easy Wrong

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 06 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Social Distancing Pandemic Self-compassion Parenting
  1. Stay informed and follow the facts about COVID-19, like the rising death toll and benefits of social distancing.
  2. Show compassion to yourself and others, acknowledging the natural desire for connection and activities we can't currently enjoy.
  3. Choose the harder right decisions over the easier wrong ones to set a good example, prioritize public health, and look forward to a safer future.

Make New Connections

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 03 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Connections Social Distancing Physical health Online Communication
  1. Human connections are essential for our health and well-being, and it's important to find new ways to connect even when physically apart.
  2. Being creative in how we connect can help us stay engaged and maintain relationships, such as planning virtual playdates or sending hand-written notes.
  3. It's a good time to make new connections, whether through online dating, reaching out to old acquaintances, or collaborating with intimidating coworkers.
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