Scientists believed Covid leaked from Wuhan lab, but feared debate could hurt

Re:Scientists believed Covid leaked from Wuhan lab, but fear... by gurkendoktor on Wednesday January 12, 2022 @06:17AM (#29904871)

Not only distrust of politicians. I'd say the mainstream media have suffered from a similar loss of trust over the last years because most outlets simply repeat official guidance from the WHO or national agencies.

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Re:Scientists believed Covid leaked from Wuhan lab, but fear... by thathndude on Wednesday January 12, 2022 @08:02AM (#29905782)

100%. And for me personally, I think the most powerful discrediting tool is juxtaposition of their changing positions.

It’s very common to see “super cuts“ of the media pulling a complete 180 on positions. Those are super compelling to the public, who are generally in alignment in hating hypocrisy.

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