Episode 1281 • • 21:08 - 23:37
1281: Talkin' Loudy
The Atlantic Silence Tactic, Derek Thompson and Viral Transmission
An article in The Atlantic by Derek Thompson suggests that silence is a key behavioral tactic to reduce COVID-19 transmission. The piece cites Professor Jose Jimenez from the University of Colorado, arguing that talking less loudly in public spaces could lower the risk of spreading the virus. This "mask up and shut up" narrative is characterized as an extreme form of social control.