Opinion: Anthony Fauci did in five minutes what Trump has failed to do for weeks
But what Fauci offered was proper, science-based, authentic optimism. He communicated that this drug is a solid step in the right direction while tempering his message with the appropriate nuance that we’ve come to forget after three years under this administration.
Shortened recovery times, Fauci told us, could mean reducing how long people spend in the hospital, possibly alleviating the disease’s stress on our health-care system. It could set a new “standard of care” for treatment, as he put it and help direct further research. Yes, we have a long way to go, but rejoice that the scientific method is trudging along.There are some, President Trump included, who don’t have much patience for this process.
In truth, the scientific method is not an obstacle but a solution. The purpose of science is to answer questions, and there are many questions to be answered about covid-19. That doesn’t mean getting bogged down in academic bureaucracy; indeed, we should be looking for room to speed up our regulatory process whenever appropriate, given the urgency of the crisis.
But in the end, the scientific method itself has no corners to be cut. The reason Fauci’s optimism is so effective isit is grounded in science. It is the only way forward — even if imperfect. Trump might learn something from this: He doesn’t need a miracle treatment to help Americans. He can inspire simply by acting as a cheerleader for research. And there’s plenty to cheer: Just about the entire scientific world is focused on this disease; that aggregative power alone should comfort us.
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