Heatwave and lockdown

[keithfazzani]

I was a research scientist many moons ago and we could argue for hours over the reality of the existence of the fag packet.  

[depaor01]

19 minutes ago, keithfazzani said:

I was a research scientist many moons ago and we could argue for hours over the reality of the existence of the fag packet.  

Schroedinger's Benson & Hedges?

[sassenach]

So if we can't look to scientists for a definitive view on masks, quarantine etc to whom can we look? 

[jonbem]

1 hour ago, sassenach said:

So if we can't look to scientists for a definitive view on masks, quarantine etc to whom can we look? 

The Lone Ranger, Zorro, Batman & the Phantom of the opera! 

[EarlyMB]

1 hour ago, jonbem said:

The Lone Ranger, Zorro, Batman & the Phantom of the opera! 

 

I'm pretty sure the last one will be pro-mask

[Steven Broomfield]

2 hours ago, sassenach said:

So if we can't look to scientists for a definitive view on masks, quarantine etc to whom can we look? 

 

I fear the answer is 'no one' ... or. rather, 'to the scientist(s) with the ear of Government'. For example, Professor Ferguson, who, despite being wrong on pretty well every threat he's studied, was able (until his unfortunate romantic escapade) the Government's go-to guy.

[squirrel]

Id two or more scientists or experts come together to discuss a situation and action to be taken, then their conclusions and recommendations will vary in length and number dependant upon the size of the fag packet they used for their calculations.

Edited 1 September , 2020 by squirrel