Episode 184 — Good is Better than Perfect
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55 min
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What It Covers
Ben Thompson and James Allworth examine how expert misinformation about masks and asymptomatic transmission undermined pandemic response while Twitter's content moderation threatens essential dissenting voices.
Notable Moment
Thompson reveals he bought masks in January after China locked down Wuhan but felt compelled to downplay the decision due to expert consensus against mask usage.
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