Noticing a lot of people burnt out by twitter atm General atmosphere seems much more tense. I guess people are tired and frightened. Makes it a difficult place to have useful conversations. Besides, I'm a paediatrician. I'm not used to this aggression! I prefer bubbles...
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Ideally, neither public health nor expert community would be in a situation like this, we'd get synthesis and advice from authorities whose job it is to do this. But for complicated reasons, there's a void, but this is the cost and it's been terrible.
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Zeynep that sums it up perfectly as usual. It wouldn't hurt to name the authorities, but I get that there might be a better time to do it :)
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As usual I completely agree with you. I have resolved not to initiate conflict, but if others bring drama, fact-free positions, etc. I will not cede the field to them. Many of the problems we face are a result of people being inappropriately polite.
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This is a very good description of where the toxicity permiates. I've found asking for the facts as politely as possible can produce some very constructive dialogues but it takes effort, for sure. Please all keep up the good work so that I can share it.
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Debates and heated discourses aside, your knowledge sharing is so incredibly helpful to the lay people...such as me
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Reasonable people don’t like to waste time arguing with the crazies, but it’s not a waste of time if it keeps the crazies from being believed and falsely being perceived as reflecting the consensus
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I’ve noticed this in local govt as well. But when people speak up they get downright verbally assaulted. Sends a message to others not to speak up. Becomes that much harder as more “reasonable” ppl see engaging as not worth it. Wish I had an answer!
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Hopefully things will get better once we're able to have face to face discussions againhttps://twitter.com/MarieAnnUK/status/1351869624372092929?s=20 …
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It's not all bad! All these people would never have started interacting. :-D Right now, nerves are shot and it seems some people are finding it even harder disagree without becoming personally acrimonious.
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