Why do you think the media were so behind on this? I was amazed it wasn’t getting huge coverage from earlier on
A combination of wishful thinking, and taking their cues from authorities who themselves underestimated the danger.
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Human psychology seeks an optimistic narrative. Unfortunately, this works against the resolution of this crisis. This could explain also the lack of use of masks in public. They think that it can't be that bad that everyone needs to wear a mask. It is that bad!
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I'm surprised how much wishful thinking clouded rational decisions in my case. I was literally laughing internally at buying masks/disinfection for 'just in case' scenario.
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But that’s inherently the problem. Trump was the one giving those cues.
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Authorities underestimated the danger or flat-out lied to the American people?
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"Wishful" thinking for sure, also being real-news-adverse. It's easier for a media to describe any event within the frame of a former well-known event. (Say, flu).
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Thanks Paul. Loved your RT's and coverage. I was checking your twitter daily for your own and other intelligent people's insights
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