Public policy can be INFORMED by science, but ultimately all policy decisions are a cost/benefit made with underlying political motivations Science can tell you which path kills more people, but that doesn't mean that you care
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Well said.
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And practicality. Like if we wanted to be safe, all cars would be banned, walking only. But we make a practical choice to get places faster, without having to worry about the weather, with space to carry the groceries... and take the risks.
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People died before there were cars. Would there be fewer deaths without any cars? Not clear.
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Politics = who gets what, and when do they get it.
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I don't think the 2 can be separated like that? Fabulous piece from a bioethicist here. Ethics shapes the science:https://www.abc.net.au/religion/covid-19-vaccination-informed-consent-and-doctors-obligations/13337812 …
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Yes… watch this next few weeks to see how this plays out across Canada. Each province (well except MB) is trending in the same direction and has the same “science” but each provincial opening up plan will look very different.
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