Niall Ferguson on COVID, Lockdowns and Authoritarianism
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Balancing Act: COVID-19 Responses and Consequences
This chapter examines the gap between public perception and actual COVID-19 statistics in the UK and the US, emphasizing the role of media misinformation. It critiques the overly aggressive lockdown responses of Western governments compared to more effective strategies from countries like Taiwan and South Korea. Additionally, the discussion highlights the unintended consequences of these measures, particularly on vulnerable populations and societal attitudes towards mortality.
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