The article discusses the new book "In Covid's Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us," which critiques the pandemic response in the U.S. by raising concerns over the perceived ineffectiveness of school closures and non-pharmaceutical interventions in reducing mortality rates. The co-authors, Princeton University professors Stephen Macedo and Frances Lee, stress that these measures inflicted significant damage on society. They argue that a culture of intolerance for dissenting views among educated elites stifled valuable debate and critique during the pandemic, thereby failing to uphold democratic values of open discourse and criticism.
During the pandemic, debate was stifled, and dissent was seen as morally wrong, showcasing failures of elites to uphold open discourse and criticism.
The COVID-19 protocols, including school closures, failed to show efficacy in reducing mortality rates but caused significant societal damage.
The authors highlight how pre-COVID pandemic strategies were based on flawed models that overly relied on school closures as a means to combat infection.
Reluctance among scientists and public figures to openly critique policies resulted in a damaging groupthink environment that hindered informed decision-making during the crisis.
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