Research suggests that pandemics are more likely to reduce rather than build trust in scientific and political authorities.

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    Couldn’t read the whole article, but it’s interesting how politics even outside the US has tainted science to also be not worthy of trust. The science was never the question, only how it was manipulated to tell a different narrative for the current people in power. Masks are a perfect example. There are still people who question someone wearing a mask or its effectiveness because for some reason a politician told them it was pointless, even though plenty of actual research shows reality. Even just common sense will tell you that something is better than nothing, yet the cult following fools some to not even believe their own gut feelings or eyes. Orwellian.

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      But I can’t breathe!

      Seriously, I had to fly a bunch for an elderly family member during 2021. I wore two masks in the airport and on planes. I saw a chuckhead come out of the airplane bathroom with his mask down, realize it, and quickly put it back on. My guy. Is it that fucking onerous to wear?!

      By the way, the only time I’ve had covid was in 2023. I think three years without getting it was a pretty good run. I wouldn’t say masks weren’t a part of that run.

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      only how it was manipulated to tell a different narrative for the current people in power.

      And these people love muddy waters, makes it easier to rule the slave force.