Fairview4Life wrote:It's only invisible if you ignore the numbers and statistics.
Can you physically see the virus without the use of a microscope?
No? that makes it invisible brother.
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Fairview4Life wrote:It's only invisible if you ignore the numbers and statistics.
MadDogSHWA wrote:gei wrote:We've been taught repeatedly in history class about how fear has been the single biggest driver in human behaviour throughout history.
I've always been fascinated about this in a historical context - how fear made humans do things that just didn't make any logical sense.
And now we get to live through it first hand. I think most of us would agree that the collective level of fear is likely at the highest level it's been in our entire lives. That is what is driving the actions of most people. Not numbers, not statistics, not rationality - just fear.
I genuinely wish people were more afraid. People are not doing enough to slow transmission.
M3tro wrote:gei wrote:We've been taught repeatedly in history class about how fear has been the single biggest driver in human behaviour throughout history.
I've always been fascinated about this in a historical context - how fear made humans do things that just didn't make any logical sense.
And now we get to live through it first hand. I think most of us would agree that the collective level of fear is likely at the highest level it's been in our entire lives. That is what is driving the actions of most people. Not numbers, not statistics, not rationality - just fear.
COVID is the perfect boogeyman.
It's invisible and can be anywhere, at anytime and anyone can be infected. Trust no one and live in a constant state of paranoia because it could be lurking around any corner! Rinse and repeat for what will be a year and voila; you've successfully conditioned a population.
Now we're supposed to wait for corrupt politicians and pharmaceutical companies to administer a vaccine worldwide so we can all return back to "normal". lol.
There is no going back. This IS the new normal.
gei wrote:MadDogSHWA wrote:gei wrote:We've been taught repeatedly in history class about how fear has been the single biggest driver in human behaviour throughout history.
I've always been fascinated about this in a historical context - how fear made humans do things that just didn't make any logical sense.
And now we get to live through it first hand. I think most of us would agree that the collective level of fear is likely at the highest level it's been in our entire lives. That is what is driving the actions of most people. Not numbers, not statistics, not rationality - just fear.
I genuinely wish people were more afraid. People are not doing enough to slow transmission.
Right. More fear is always good. Making decisions based on fear is the best way to run a society.
gei wrote:MadDogSHWA wrote:gei wrote:We've been taught repeatedly in history class about how fear has been the single biggest driver in human behaviour throughout history.
I've always been fascinated about this in a historical context - how fear made humans do things that just didn't make any logical sense.
And now we get to live through it first hand. I think most of us would agree that the collective level of fear is likely at the highest level it's been in our entire lives. That is what is driving the actions of most people. Not numbers, not statistics, not rationality - just fear.
I genuinely wish people were more afraid. People are not doing enough to slow transmission.
Right. More fear is always good. Making decisions based on fear is the best way to run a society.
Fairview4Life wrote:gei wrote:MadDogSHWA wrote:
I genuinely wish people were more afraid. People are not doing enough to slow transmission.
Right. More fear is always good. Making decisions based on fear is the best way to run a society.
Why don't you go stand in the middle of a highway? Scared of being hit by a car? huh.
gei wrote:Right. More fear is always good. Making decisions based on fear is the best way to run a society.
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Local_NG_Idiot wrote:M3tro wrote:gei wrote:We've been taught repeatedly in history class about how fear has been the single biggest driver in human behaviour throughout history.
I've always been fascinated about this in a historical context - how fear made humans do things that just didn't make any logical sense.
And now we get to live through it first hand. I think most of us would agree that the collective level of fear is likely at the highest level it's been in our entire lives. That is what is driving the actions of most people. Not numbers, not statistics, not rationality - just fear.
COVID is the perfect boogeyman.
It's invisible and can be anywhere, at anytime and anyone can be infected. Trust no one and live in a constant state of paranoia because it could be lurking around any corner! Rinse and repeat for what will be a year and voila; you've successfully conditioned a population.
Now we're supposed to wait for corrupt politicians and pharmaceutical companies to administer a vaccine worldwide so we can all return back to "normal". lol.
There is no going back. This IS the new normal.
fear can do different things to different people.
it can have people believing covid is just like the flu
it can have people convinced masks do more harm than good
it can make people create conspiracy theories about world tracking and domination
it can even have people post on a message boards that things that are invisible aren't worth fighting against
it can force people to put their fingers in their ears, close their eyes and start yelling incoherently in an attempt to escape reality and hope it will just disappear all on it's own.
gei wrote:That being said, if you agree that there is fear causing people to irrationally not take the virus seriously, but don't agree that there is irrational fear that is causing people to take the virus way too seriously, you are just as ignorant as the side you are criticizing.
Kerry Bowman, a bioethicist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, says if the government wants people to follow rules, they need to be easy to follow. He says there’s a body of evidence that shows outdoors is safer than indoors when it comes to COVID-19, and simply telling Canadians to no longer see others outside has the potential to backfire.
If the government wants people to follow rules, they need to be easy to follow
People are struggling right now, and taking something considered lower-risk away from folks can have a significant psychological impact.
What’s more, the way the health guidelines are presented is often confusing, meaning people can interpret them in different ways, says Bowman. While the COVID-19 situation is rapidly changing as the pandemic drags on, clear messaging is key to not only getting people on board, but establishing trust between citizens and government leaders.
Local_NG_Idiot wrote:gei wrote:That being said, if you agree that there is fear causing people to irrationally not take the virus seriously, but don't agree that there is irrational fear that is causing people to take the virus way too seriously, you are just as ignorant as the side you are criticizing.
I hope you realize the difference between this dichotomy you're presenting right?
gei wrote:Local_NG_Idiot wrote:gei wrote:That being said, if you agree that there is fear causing people to irrationally not take the virus seriously, but don't agree that there is irrational fear that is causing people to take the virus way too seriously, you are just as ignorant as the side you are criticizing.
I hope you realize the difference between this dichotomy you're presenting right?
I absolutely do. My opinions are not driven by fear or emotion - they are driven by data.
Sadly I think that the vast majority of people who are irrationally afraid of the virus do not realize the damage that these lockdowns have on society. Both in terms of lives and the economy (which ultimately affects lives too).
gei wrote:Local_NG_Idiot wrote:gei wrote:That being said, if you agree that there is fear causing people to irrationally not take the virus seriously, but don't agree that there is irrational fear that is causing people to take the virus way too seriously, you are just as ignorant as the side you are criticizing.
I hope you realize the difference between this dichotomy you're presenting right?
I absolutely do. My opinions are not driven by fear or emotion - they are driven by data.
Sadly I think that the vast majority of people who are irrationally afraid of the virus do not realize the damage that these lockdowns have on society. Both in terms of lives and the economy (which ultimately affects lives too).
execoftheyear wrote:gei wrote:Local_NG_Idiot wrote:
I hope you realize the difference between this dichotomy you're presenting right?
I absolutely do. My opinions are not driven by fear or emotion - they are driven by data.
Sadly I think that the vast majority of people who are irrationally afraid of the virus do not realize the damage that these lockdowns have on society. Both in terms of lives and the economy (which ultimately affects lives too).
if they were, you'd know that the lockdown measures are inevitable. Sweden, probably the most anti-lockdown country in the world, known for going against what everyone else is doing and being the model for people who are anti-lockdown is starting to implement stricter lockdown measures because of the upward trend in the data.
Local_NG_Idiot wrote:You want to know where they took their early planning and preventative measures from? Each LHIN had a Covid Task Group in place by late February made up of individuals from employees from LTCs of the area, care partners specialists, local hospital officials and other regional specialists. These task groups still meet daily to discuss the issues they face and the best solutions to those issues that are allowed within the Long-Term Care Homes Act.
As I stated before, that was a precautionary measure early on that was criticized heavily for delaying and canceling necessary treatments to Ontario patients. Now, you are advocating to repeat this mistake when hospitals are at capacity again (where some are already) and want to force them to choose who gets treatment and who doesn't so you can go about your 'normal day' without a worry. Get outta here with this garbage.
If I have heart disease, I can't infect you with it when we come in contact or when we share an enclosed space. This is the dumbest analogy I've seen, like really **** stupid.
Aren't you the one that has been advocating for the elderly here and protecting them? WTF are you even ranting on about here?
There is a direct correlation between localized community spread and the same communities' LTC homes having outbreaks. LTCs homes exist, you cannot just ignore them like you seem to want to. The community needs to do their part in lowering viral load in order to protect the residence within the LTCs. This isn't rocket science and the data and preventative measures are there, you just continue to chose not to follow them and continue to be a selfish individual who refuses to accept any level of personal responsibility within your own community.
Fairview4Life wrote:Stop whining and suck it the **** up!