The High Point of Mt. Mamdani?
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Caution and Decision-Making during the Pandemic
This chapter investigates the concept of 'an abundance of caution' in decision-making during the pandemic, focusing on the precautionary principle and its consequences. It critiques the prolonged school closures in the U.S. compared to countries like Sweden and Europe, highlighting the evidence that children did not significantly contribute to contagion. The discussion emphasizes the need for critical evaluation of evidence over intuitive assumptions, reflecting on the decision failures that arose from a lack of engagement with successful international practices.
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