Stealing of Science

Cinco de Mayo --- What is it? I'm sure that most would say that it is the celebration of Mexico's Independence Day. In fact, that is what I believed growing up in Southern California, where it was an annual holiday. But in fact, the day represents the victory of the 'Battle of Puebla' over French forces. And oh, their Independence Day is September 16th. 

Up there with the BIG questions of life is, "What is Truth"? And in our busy...hectic life, often we don't even care. Does it really matter that 'Cinco de Mayo' is not Mexico's independence day?

Some aspects, such as 'religious' truth has reasonable debate. Math on the other hand --- 'two plus two', seems like it should always be four. Sadly 'truth' has been stolen on many fronts. History is one such example. A blog for another day. Yet for our present time, the truth of science and the 'Stealing of Science' thereof has taken perhaps the greatest turn in the history of man.

Below I've added just a couple recent articles regarding "conspiracy theories", vetting our sources and knowing whom we 'should' believe. But isn't that the question. Who should we believe? And just when we thought that we should be able to believe the "Science" community, we're given much to question their integrity of the facts. Are they just "Fake News" as well? Can we, should we not be able to trust the CDC or WHO? The answer, well yes of course! But...that question still remains, can we trust them? 

Watch the "science" that Doctor Zach Bush expounds on regarding this COVID-19 response.VERY intriguing! ~~ the video was removed by Google/YouTube. So, here's another by Dr. Jay Bhattacharya

(If you watch nothing more, I would encourage you to watch from minute 1:12:30, where Dr. Bush begins his response by saying, "If there's crimes against humanity being exercised right now, I don't believe that it's in a military lab. I believe that it's in those ICU's of dying patients alone".

"Mainstream coronavirus conspiracy theories come in two varieties: those that doubt the virus’s severity and those that suggest it might be a bioweapon." The Atlantic

"And if the one in three Americans who believes that the effects of COVID-19 have been exaggerated choose to forgo crucial health practices, such as social distancing, frequent hand-washing, and wearing a mask, then the disease could spread faster and farther than otherwise, and could cost many thousands of lives." The Atlantic

Could it "spread faster and farther"? Or, is that just what they're telling us. 

 Katie Pine, an assistant professor in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University, is currently interviewing people around the United States on how they’re navigating covid-19. She said people “feel like they’re inundated with information, but they don’t have the information they want,” and as a result, they might be more willing to believe outlandish claims. The Washington Post

Perhaps some of the "outlandish claims", are coming from the science community.

 “Misinformation spreads everywhere the same way information spreads everywhere,” said Leticia Bode, an associate professor in the communication, culture and technology master’s program at Georgetown University. And “repeating misinformation makes it seem more plausible over time.” The Washington Post

But who gets to be the 'bastion of truth'? Who says, "what is misinformation"? Surely not YouTube!

But it can be done. Bode emphasized the importance of correcting untruths in person or on social media, saying, “You need to be nice and provide some indication that you know what you’re talking about. We generally recommend you provide some kind of link to an authoritative source like the CDC or the WHO.” Having multiple people weigh in with the truth is even more effective. The Washington Post

The CDC and the WHO should be "an authoritative source". Yet, how quickly will they shut down some sources in which they claim as "misinformation"

Oh well --- for now the day continues. Go out, enjoy your 'Cinco de Mayo', if you so celebrate it. I'm thinking that it is 'Taco Tuesday'. Or, at least 'Tamale Tuesday' :)

And know that no matter how much they (whomever 'they' are) are 'stealing science', that the Creator of science, from the smallest of molecules, to the blue in the sky --- from the muscles that allow a baby to smile, and that little organ that can make transitions faster than Mario Andretti ... we call the eye --- He, our Creator cares for you.

And He says in the tiny book of Philippians, "Be anxious (or be distracted by) for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be know to God. And the God of peace who surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:6-7

The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/joseph-e-uscinski/
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/travis-andrews/