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How To Know Who To Trust, Potomac Plane Crash Edition

Singal-Minded • 401 implied HN points • 19 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Trust Issues Media influence Misinformation
  1. Trust is complex and rooted in our evolution as humans. We have to balance our instincts to deceive and to detect deception.
  2. Knowing who to trust is harder today because of the internet. There are many sources, and not all of them are reliable.
  3. Looking for experts can help us navigate claims, but we need to be careful. Sometimes even those with credentials can be wrong or biased.

How The Mainstream Media Can Regain Trust

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 1678 implied HN points • 29 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Trust Political Bias Public Opinion Trust Issues
  1. Mainstream media needs to include more conservative voices to rebuild trust with a wider audience. It's important for newsrooms to have diverse opinions to reflect different viewpoints.
  2. Many people are unhappy with media biases, especially when they observe one-sided reporting. Addressing these concerns can help in winning back lost subscribers.
  3. Having conservative editors and reporters is crucial for changing the left-leaning perspective in news coverage. This would make the news feel more balanced and trustworthy.

With Public Trust In Decline, Medical Establishment And Media Lash Out At Kennedy And Bhattacharya

Public • 386 implied HN points • 20 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Trust Issues Political Influence
  1. Trust in medical institutions is decreasing, especially after issues with Covid, gender discussions, and addiction treatments. This loss of trust is causing people to question the authority of these institutions.
  2. There are growing concerns about the potential nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to significant health positions. Many believe their views could harm public health and spread misinformation.
  3. Experts warn that if these nominations happen, it could lead to worse health outcomes for Americans. There's fear that promoting anti-science ideas could result in increased sickness and death.

Science, Policy, and Values

Your Local Epidemiologist • 904 implied HN points • 09 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccination Misinformation Policy decisions Trust Issues
  1. It's important to separate facts from opinions when discussing science and policy. Confusing the two can lead to mistrust in both.
  2. Values play a big role in public health decisions, and people often disagree on what should take priority, like saving lives versus personal freedom.
  3. We need clear and honest communication about scientific uncertainty. People want to understand evolving data, not just fixed facts.

The Enshittification of Everything

Polymathic Being • 104 implied HN points • 08 Dec 24
🕹 Technology AI Digital Media Content creation Trust Issues
  1. AI is producing a lot of poor-quality content, leading to a decline in trust in places like academia and social media. It shows a need for better content verification.
  2. The current mess in digital spaces, called 'enshittification', has been happening for a long time, not just because of AI. People have been manipulating systems for profit for years.
  3. Despite the problems, AI can help us recognize and clean up the digital space by highlighting bad content. This might lead to a demand for better, more trustworthy human-created content.
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Walensky wins the IDSAs Fauci Award

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 175 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Policy decisions Trust Issues Covid response Communication
  1. Public health needs to be honest about its mistakes to regain people's trust. If it keeps celebrating errors, trust will stay low.
  2. Both Walensky and Fauci have made many mistakes in their public health decisions, like masking and vaccine guidelines. Their actions confused people and didn't always follow the science.
  3. For public health to improve, it should focus on open discussions and the truth instead of promoting those who were wrong. Otherwise, trust in health organizations will keep declining.

Public health should be distrusted

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 176 implied HN points • 17 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Policy Analysis Vaccine debate Trust Issues
  1. Public health policies, like mask mandates, may not have strong evidence supporting their effectiveness. It's important to question if these rules actually help reduce virus spread.
  2. There seems to be no clear reason for timing these mandates, like starting in November. This raises doubts about their real necessity.
  3. Distrust in public health may be justified if they impose rules without credible data or consideration of their impact on people. It's okay to ask for better evidence and accountability.

COVID-Era 'Experts' Are Once Again Having A Meltdown

Unmasked • 125 implied HN points • 06 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Policy Debate Trust Issues Covid response
  1. Many experts during the COVID-19 pandemic failed to remain unbiased and instead became political advocates. This led to a loss of trust from the public.
  2. The phrase 'follow the science' was often used to dismiss individual opinions, which made it hard for some people to voice their concerns or disagreements.
  3. Despite low trust ratings in health agencies and experts, there does not seem to be a push for humility or respect from them towards the public.

The National Academy of Medicine is only inducting COVID commenters who were incorrect

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 103 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health COVID-19 Policy Analysis Trust Issues
  1. The National Academy of Medicine is mostly recognizing people who gave wrong advice about COVID-19. It's surprising that many who commented about COVID-19 and were inducted were incorrect.
  2. There seems to be a focus on honoring those who were strongly in favor of measures like masking and lockdowns. This suggests a loyalty to a specific viewpoint rather than evaluating based on facts or merit.
  3. This trend can hurt public trust in health institutions. If organizations are driven by ideology instead of balanced evidence, it makes people skeptical about their recommendations.

What hope do we have?

Disaffected Newsletter • 279 implied HN points • 01 Sep 22
📖 Philosophy Human nature Trust Issues Self-deception Cynicism
  1. People often cling to lies even when they know the truth. This can be seen in how they react to undeniable evidence.
  2. Everyone is capable of accepting falsehoods, not just 'bad' or 'stupid' people. It's a common human experience that can shape one's life negatively.
  3. Doubts about societal and governmental care can lead to feelings of disillusionment. Many people feel that policies may do more harm than good, and that true concern is often self-serving.

Public Health Doublespeak on Natural Immunity: When Paul Offit Debated Martin Kulldorff, And Argued Against Himself

Do Your Own Research • 82 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Natural Immunity Vaccine Mandates Trust Issues
  1. Public health officials may contradict themselves on the topic of natural immunity and vaccine mandates.
  2. There can be examples of public health doublespeak where individuals argue one position publicly but advise the opposite in private.
  3. It's essential to question the trustworthiness of public health officials and the impact of their decisions on public trust.

Playing It Safe

The Apéritif • 0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Public Safety Economic Theory Trust Issues
  1. The price system in businesses helps share important information in a simple way. It shows how prices aren't just random but serve a purpose in the economy.
  2. Prices often aren't whole numbers to make things seem cheaper and to prevent theft in stores. This is a smart strategy to protect small businesses.
  3. Precautions are important in life, but too many can make us feel anxious. We need to balance being careful with not letting fear take over our actions.

Making at-home screens a thing

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Testing Trust Issues Information Sharing Public Policy Preventive measures
  1. At-home screening for Covid-19 can be efficient and effective, according to evidence from studies.
  2. Trust issues regarding reporting test results and ensuring people follow safety measures can be addressed through penalties or verification processes.
  3. Regular at-home screening, even if not perfect, can help minimize the risk of transmission and improve our ability to measure and manage risks during the pandemic.