Topic: Arbitrary Science

Dr. Scott Atlas of the Hoover Institution argues that public policy should be distinct from expert input, criticizing the "arbitrary" nature of six-foot social distancing rules. Atlas notes that the World Health Organization recommends three feet and that many countries use 1.5 meters, suggesting these distances lack rigorous scientific backing. He emphasizes that 98-99% of infected individuals do not suffer serious illness and advocates for personal risk assessment over government mandates.