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Dawn Ringrose's avatar

Yes, fear can be used to move people to take action they might not otherwise take. We should never forget about the study by Dr. Stanley Milgram about obedience to authority. It is absolutely chilling to see how easily the vast majority of people can be influenced. And I would expect that 'fear' would serve to increase the percentage even more https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experiment

So pleased there are many studies being published and more people speaking about the way the pandemic has been managed in Canada and the consequences of such.

Two recent examples, I might recommend:

Alex Pierson interviewing Irvin Studin (President, The Canada Science & Policy Committee, https://sciencepolicy.ca/) about a report to steer Canada out of the pandemic. The report is being prepared by a collaborative think tank of doctors, scientists and policy professionals that describe 8 systems in crisis and suggest how to repair the systems https://www.i21cq.com/publications/the-canada-science-policy-committee-to-exit-the-pandemic-2/

Trish Wood (investigative journalist, critical thinker, previously with Fifth Estate) interviewing two mathematicians, Ana Cascon and William Shadwick, about the flawed models that informed public policy and led to negative consequences for citizens. Thankfully these professionals have developed a proper approach to modelling https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/podcast/episode-101-covid-models

As Canadians, we will have to take stock of the socio-economic impact and ensure that lessons learned are reflected in changes that will assist leaders and institutions in strengthening their decision-making and performance respectively.

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Biggan Debbie's avatar

Just remember they can’t make you feel stress … that’s within us … I enjoy smiling at there covered up faces and hoping they might be inspired to remove their mask🙏… shower them with love and your beautiful smile .. slowly they will hopefully be fearless …

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