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"Needless to say, words have meaning. The selection of words modulates the
message understood by the receiver. With regard to COVID, terms such as
“seasonal”, “like a cold”, and “like the flu” can be selected by writers to
paint a portrait that lulls the reader into a false sense of security, drawing
comparisons between a virus that has been around for less than five years to
other viruses or conditions with respect to which the audience has grown
familiar with. Moreover, even stock photos selected for certain news articles
can subtly influence your response to the content expressed in that piece. A
selected photo of a person gently cradling a tissue paper over their nose,
instead of a person waiting for treatment in the ER, may give off the
impression that they are harmlessly recovering from a tear-jerking soap opera
instead of from a viral illness. In fact, we want to believe that COVID-19 is
as gentle as a cold, as this outcome is far more pleasing, so this skewed
presentation of the risk is far more palatable than what is expressed in the
scientific literature.
However, COVID-19 is not a cold or the flu. Understanding that this virus is
not a seasonal nuisance like the common cold is crucial in the fight against
it, as explained herein.
We emphasize that the purpose of this piece is to correct some of the language
circulating in the media and to arm you with accurate information so that you
can make reasoned decisions that are aligned with your health goals. As much as
an athlete who is training for a triathlon may want to avoid regularly smoking
or taking recreational drugs, COVID-19 should be factored into your day-to-day
health decisions, especially if you are conscious about achieving a greater,
healthy lifespan.
But before delving into a comparison between COVID-19 and the flu, here is a
primer on COVID-19."
Via Violet Blue’s
Threat Model - Covid: November 6, 2025
https://www.patreon.com/posts/covid-november-6-142954399
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
