Is anybody else curious about this so-called "cubic model" that predicts COVID-19 deaths going to 0 by May 15? Why cubic? Why not quadratic or quartic, or something that actually makes sense like a time series? What the hell?
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To clarify, I am not suggesting that a quadratic or quartic is appropriate. Just that cubic seems totally picked at random. There are actual reputable models for this out there.
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I agree with you. Also, you're a computer scientist so you are well aware of the concept of GIGO. I wonder if a lot of the earlier models had major flaws just because of improper testing, etc.