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Epidemiologist. Writer (Guardian, Observer etc). "Well known research trouble-maker". PhDing at @UoW Host of @senscipod Email gidmk.healthnerd@gmail.com he/him

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    1. Tara Haelle‏Verified account @tarahaelle 6 Apr 2020

      Prime example of false security of a mask. This TX state trooper might have an N95—can’t tell—so nose & mouth maybe protected. But his eyes aren’t & gloved hand on his leg is problem. He shld NOT be that close to driver. We have more evidence for #socialdistancing than #Masks4Allpic.twitter.com/MdOLmkxG2c

      33 replies 51 retweets 190 likes
    2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 7 Apr 2020
      Replying to @tarahaelle

      On the contrary, that picture is a strong argument *for* how important masks are because he would be doing the same thing without a mask if we hadn't managed to win this argument with facts and science! You've been failing to understand how risk-compensation does & doesn't work.

      2 replies 7 retweets 111 likes
    3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 7 Apr 2020
      Replying to @zeynep @tarahaelle

      There are things to understand better about masks, but it's almost amusing to see people cling to the most speculative things with no evidence. There is nothing wrong with being wrong; health authorities were wrong. But it's human nature to not let go for a while, I guess.

      3 replies 2 retweets 43 likes
    4. Tara Haelle‏Verified account @tarahaelle 7 Apr 2020
      Replying to @zeynep

      Not sure if you’re speaking specifically about me not being able to “be wrong,” but anyone who’s followed me can tell you I *always* make it clear when I’m wrong & I correct. I have no prob w being wrong. I have a prob w overstating evidence & oversimplifying complex issues.

      1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
    5. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 7 Apr 2020
      Replying to @tarahaelle

      False security argument in this context isn't adding complexity because it has no evidence, and if anything, the signaling power of masks in a pandemic for more alert behavior has more face-value validity from similar events. So it's wrong. "Complexity" needs to be appropriate.

      3 replies 1 retweet 21 likes
      Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 7 Apr 2020
      Replying to @zeynep @tarahaelle

      In this case, mask-wearing clearly isn't a signal of more alert behaviour so I'm not sure of your point. As @tarahaelle pointed out, the evidence is much stronger for distance than for masks in situations like these, and yet you've got a mask but no distance

      3:15 PM - 7 Apr 2020
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        1. Tara Haelle‏Verified account @tarahaelle 7 Apr 2020
          Replying to @GidMK @zeynep

          ^And that was my most important point.

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