The Illusion of Consensus is a citizen-funded podcast. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a paid subscriber: Hi everyone, This conversation with esteemed journalist Paul Thacker explores the evidence hierarchy and the conflicting views on the effectiveness of masks. It discusses the Cochrane Collaborative's reviews on masks, which found insufficient high-quality evidence to support their effectiveness The conversation concludes with a reflection on the need for critical thinking and questioning in the face of political alignment.
What sticks with me is Dr. Bhattacharya's remark that some medical researchers have questioned RCT itself as being problematic as a method. What would they then substitute?
You guys...you guys... What's wrong with you? EVERY surgeon knows: Masks are exceptional at keeping nose hairs out of operative sites. In fact, when it comes to viruses, they're every bit as effective as a screen door on a submarine. Jeez
What sticks with me is Dr. Bhattacharya's remark that some medical researchers have questioned RCT itself as being problematic as a method. What would they then substitute?
You guys...you guys... What's wrong with you? EVERY surgeon knows: Masks are exceptional at keeping nose hairs out of operative sites. In fact, when it comes to viruses, they're every bit as effective as a screen door on a submarine. Jeez
The psychological bridle...