Are Covid Deniers Stupid?
A local nonprofit healthcare organization (IHC, also started a nonprofit pharmaceuticals manufacturer with partners, to deal with shortages) has won my trust, in general.  My wife and I know some medical people who have dealt with patients, and others who have lost loved ones to covid-19.  The state hospital association concurs w&#x2F; the above: vaccines save lives.  I also have high trust in two particular doctors (cardiologists, one a global pioneer and trainer in the field, now retired from it) that have responsible positions in the church I belong to, and others who have confirmed basically what the CDC says about vaccines and masks.  Another one of those leaders pointed out that no one has a right to infect others (ie, vacc. and masks show we care about others who are more vulnerable).  Edit:  So basically I know enough about their honesty and competence to trust their professional&#x2F;medical judgement.<p>I also dislike the idea of vaccine mandates.  But I think the wise will usually get vaccinated.<p>I also know a very smart mechnical engineer who opposes masks, vaccines, and suffered a harsh recovery period from covid-19.  I really like the guy and his family, and he has been good to us on multiple occasions when I was sick etc.  I think misinfo is spread by those who want to weaken society and trust, but that has been discussed more elsewhere.