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aStoveAbove t1_ja9bq1u wrote

Well given how we the US handled COVID, I'm sure it will wipe us all out whenever it happens.

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shazoocow t1_jabfd4q wrote

Hundreds of millions of people may be dumber than rocks conspiracy theory lunatics, but the way the world at large handled COVID was simply amazing.

We went from nothing to super safe, space-age mRNA vaccines in 1.5 years. We substantially shut down major global economies and many industries transitioned the way they work practically overnight. We made reasonable, evidence-based choices about healthcare and personal protection, and people mostly abided.

Humans are poorly prepared for everything and only ever do anything when it's an emergency, but we've got good hustle and we get it done.

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aStoveAbove t1_jabhuh2 wrote

You're right, I changed my comment to better reflect how covid actually went lol

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Spobely t1_jaa9o8z wrote

youre the only one dreaming this up

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