Forbes editor Alex Knapp and senior contributor Bruce Y. Lee explain why conspiracy theories can be so damaging especially during a public health crisis
Just look at what happened after Gates posted this photo on Instagram:
Ah, but then came the comments. For example, @realcandaceowens said, “Looks like your #coronavirus fame has backfired, hardcore. Going to have to pass on any vaccines you’re cooking up as well— but I do wish you well.” Then @thedorianyates wrote, “One day you will answer for your crimes ...if you desire population reduction why don’t you start with yourself and your children ..who are not vaccinated.
Gates didn’t refer to U.S. President Donald Trump by name in the tweet. But unless someone else like SpongeBob SquarePants has now taken over such decision-making for the U.S, it probably refers to Trump and his recent announcement that America’s payments to the WHO will be halted., Trump has accused the WHO of “severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of the coronavirus,” and indicated that the payments would be held until a “review” of the WHO is completed.
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