The problem there is multifold. One, some conversations *among experts* are easy to misinterpret. There are people whose job is to worry about, say, need for booster. Two, one can find someone with the right PhD saying anything. Need public health authorities to step up here imo.
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I'm not the only person doing this. It was just one example. But since people can't pick and choose which scientists to take seriously the implication is we should all stop. The IHME commentary is idiotic and I'd love for media to check with experts before amplifying it.
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That implicated wasn't said, stated, implied or something I'd ever advocate for. I'm personally outspoken—sometimes to dissent and discomfort—and have never once advocated for experts not to communicate, and besides, that would just leave more void for snake oil.
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CDC can be wrong, be criticized (many have done so, fine), can even change its mind (I'd prefer with explanation long story). But I think you are underestimating how confusing and bifurcated the social media landscape is right now to people not you or your circles.
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I may well be. I think you're underestimating how damaging your messaging is to trust in scientists though and how forcefully what comes across is that you want us all to shut up and stay in the lab. Not saying that's your intention, to be clear.
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