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Out of context: Reply #957
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I've been thinking about it and I think the problem with what's going on is the lack of data. There is data, and there are reports and studies, but they are coming in from different sources at different rates.
We need to be able to aggregate the data for the consumption of various audiences - particularly general audiences.
In my opinion the cause of this panic is one of lack of consumable and actionable data. We do know the mortality rate is proportionate to age and we do have some data to reflect that, but it's stale.
If we could put our chances of risk in more concrete terms, many of us would rest easier. With the fatality rates climbing in Italy and elsewhere in Europe and doctors and scientists offering grim soundbites to the media, what's a person to do except hoard and prepare for the worst and nervously post memes about a bleak future they may not be around for.
If we had better, more real-time data, particularly by age, many of us, I believe, could put this all in context as a legitimate risk, and one to take precautions, just as we do when we board a plane, get in our cars, and understand but not dwell on the fact that any of those daily routines could just as easily lead to our sudden death.
- this is what I've been trying to do, look at all data sources and make a rational decision._niko
- no.uan
- I'd say the biggest issue is that countries literally have no idea how many infected people there are within their borders.yuekit
- you need to proactively act: pump up hygiene (wash hands). don't touch surfaces. don't touch your face with your hands. keep distance to other ppl.uan
- And how's that been going _niko? Do you feel that there's adequate granular data?SteveJobs
- They can't admit this out of sheer embarrassment. But the policy response if you have a million infected is completely different vs. if there are 10,000.yuekit
- protect the vulnerable: old ppl. ppl with chronic diseases. weak imune systems.uan
- don't mix generations...don't let your kids visit grandparents.uan
- YOLOdeadsperm
- I'm not concerned about infection to death ratios. I'm concerned about age related data.SteveJobs
- uan, sure those are good practices, but I'm talking about how to calm the masses and put things into context for people. This is a issue in communications.SteveJobs
- what can happen...you get ill. then you stay home, isolation for 14days. if you get better all good. if you get fever and cough call a doctor.uan
- My biggest concern isn't the death rate, it's - thanks to that cunt KingSteven - the 'alive but fucked' rates. I want that on my infographic. Also, asymptomaticNairn