Read on Twitter
Anti-mask MDs are modern day Andrew Wakefields.
These MDs are rare in real life, but outspoken on Twitter.
Despite the credential, they don't actually see patients.
They have simple motivations: they seek influence among the misinformed masses that crave an alternative reality
These MDs are rare in real life, but outspoken on Twitter.
Despite the credential, they don't actually see patients.
They have simple motivations: they seek influence among the misinformed masses that crave an alternative reality
What's bizarre, they are often hydroxychloriquine loyalists too. They eagerly support a mildly dangerous (I know because I prescribe it) pharmaceutical rather than a simple fabric barrier.
Why this disconnect?
It's nakedly political.
Why this disconnect?
It's nakedly political.
I've met a couple of these anti-mask MDs in real life. One tried to sell me his ICO. Another is actually a chiropractor (but intro's himself as a physician).
This isn't to say I've always been right. I underestimated covid-19 early on. But it's a lesser sin to underestimate Covid in February than to deny it in November.
Good thread on this topic: https://twitter.com/nntaleb/status/1329506274569052165?s=20
Wearing a mask in January https://twitter.com/pourteaux/status/1222135780249939969?s=20
