Cigarette warning labels are one of those interesting behavioral nudges implemented by regulators that most people take for granted. In the U.S., the first warning labels appeared in 1965. These labels were in small print and vague. Over time, warning labels have become progressively larger, more detailed, and brazenly morbid. Hungry lawyers have carved out entire legal careers in the back-and-forth saga between regulators and the tobacco industry, but in the end, the regulators have carried the day.
It is worse than this, because California has laws submitted that MANDATE whatever the CDC recommends for anyone who is employed in the state, and for children in public or private schools. If these laws pass, the CDC is effectively requiring adults to be vaccinated or move to another state, or for kids to be vaccinated or homeschooled.
As David Cantor put it, experts often view the public as "an empty vessel of ignorance into which scientific and medical expertise [can] be poured." This model is the central thread of pandemic strategy.
"In other words, the logic dictates that providing people with the right information in order to make the “right” choices takes precedence over providing people with the full information in order to make the right choices for themselves."
This needs to be shouted from the rooftops!
Rarely have I ever read that sentiment expressed in so perfect a manner. Consider it copied, with credit.
It is worse than this, because California has laws submitted that MANDATE whatever the CDC recommends for anyone who is employed in the state, and for children in public or private schools. If these laws pass, the CDC is effectively requiring adults to be vaccinated or move to another state, or for kids to be vaccinated or homeschooled.
As David Cantor put it, experts often view the public as "an empty vessel of ignorance into which scientific and medical expertise [can] be poured." This model is the central thread of pandemic strategy.
"In other words, the logic dictates that providing people with the right information in order to make the “right” choices takes precedence over providing people with the full information in order to make the right choices for themselves."
This needs to be shouted from the rooftops!
Rarely have I ever read that sentiment expressed in so perfect a manner. Consider it copied, with credit.