The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1398 - The Omicron Panic Tsunami Hits
Dec 17, 2021
The podcast dives into the contrast between public panic over the Omicron variant and its surprisingly low death rates. It critiques media sensationalism, urging a rational view of COVID-19 risks. Discussions around vaccine efficacy highlight the importance of remaining calm despite rising infection rates. The speakers also address the implications of government mandates and push for community action against them. Finally, there's an exploration of how fear is being used to drive significant societal changes during the pandemic.
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Media-Driven Panic
- Media pushes panic about COVID-19 despite low death rates.
- They conflate immunity against infection with immunity against hospitalization and death.
Disconnection from Data
- Public health recommendations are disconnected from actual data.
- The media and government have consistently overblown the risks of COVID-19.
Age and Mortality
- Most deaths in the US are among the elderly.
- Public health policies should differentiate between age groups and risk factors.