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myrmepropagandist · 13w
I don't consider these things to be equal and opposite. But there is some symmetry in the gap between what certain segments of the public know and the way the law is being enforced. I don't think Fa...
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Instead we had communication that was contradictory at times. Would it have been better if Fauci backed up the president? Some people think so. They are incorrect. But, OK.

In public health communication you might need to sacrifice absolute perfect truth for simple statements that are more effective at keeping people safe.

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myrmepropagandist · 13w
Do you tell a child "in fact most of the time it's OK to talk to a stranger, there is a small chance however..." no. You say "Never talk to strangers." And sometimes public health communication treats the general public like children. Some people hate this. I get it. That's my understanding of wh...