Chapter
The Dangers of Treating the Public Like Children
The general public is more perceptive than we think, and if they meet the game treating them like children, they will lose trust in institutions. Although lying or omitting information to protect health workers during COVID makes sense, it can lead to the public authorities’ mistrust.
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The general public must not be treated like children when it comes to pandemic measures, as constant lying and withholding of information can utterly destroy trust in public institutions that people heavily rely on.
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Summary
The general public must not be treated like children when it comes to pandemic measures, as constant lying and withholding of information can utterly destroy trust in public institutions that people heavily rely on. Despite the motives behind misleading the public being understandable, it is crucial to consider the consequences in the bigger picture.