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Re:Japan's PM to ask all schools to temporarily close by JMTQp8lwXL on Thursday February 27, 2020 @02:20PM (#22436769)
Makes sense. That highlights the difference between individualistic and collectivist cultures. But if the measurable, scientific benefit of wearing a poorly-fitted mask is minimal at best, masks are pandemic security theater anyways. And I'm unsure if collectivist cultures consider that. Why bother doing something for the group, if the thing has no actual benefit other than appeasement.
Re:Japan's PM to ask all schools to temporarily close by Raphmedia on Thursday February 27, 2020 @04:21PM (#22438051)
A minimal increase across an entire population becomes relevant.