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Monday, May 18, 2020

COVID-19 Opinion Problem: A Primer

What is the problem?
The onslaught of conflicting opinions about what steps to take in response to the COVID-19 pandemic makes it difficult to find the truth.


Why does it exist?
Simone Elkeles


“Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one but they think each others stink.”

— 
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What makes an opinion trustworthy? 
Daniel Patrick Moynihan

 “You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.”

― Daniel Patrick Moynihan



Is the source of the opinion fact based?


Is believing the opinion wise or stupid?


Which source offers an actual solution to the problem?

This

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COVID-19 Expert Reality Check

or

This


Choose wisely.


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