TRIGGERnometry "There's No Justification for Another Lockdown" - Ivor Cummins
Oct 21, 2020
Ivor Cummins, a biochemical engineer known for his work on chronic diseases and COVID-19 data analysis, joins the discussion. He critiques the justification for lockdowns, emphasizing the need for a science-based approach. Cummins explores the long-term health effects of viruses and how lockdowns may have harmed public health. He highlights the psychological impacts of fear and the political motivations behind lockdown measures, advocating for alternative strategies and a reassessment of pandemic responses to protect civil liberties and public health.
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Lockdown Justification
- The initial lockdown in March was understandable due to fear and the need to prevent hospital overload.
- However, extending lockdowns beyond the flattening of the curve lacked scientific justification.
Lockdown Ineffectiveness
- Five published papers, analyzing European data, concluded lockdowns had limited benefit.
- Current lockdown policies are driven by fear and ideology, not scientific evidence.
COVID-19 Mortality
- While 50,000 deaths is significant, the current death rate is much lower than during the initial epidemic.
- 95% of initial COVID deaths in Ireland were never given ICU care due to age and pre-existing conditions.