Analysis: How the covid lab leak became the American public’s predominant theory
“Science has, in many ways, helped ease the suffering of this pandemic,” Stewart said, before adding for effect, “which was more than likely caused by science.”
The reasons this has long been an attractive theory are self-evident, and Stewart’s bit hit on a number of them. Among them are that it’s a relatively simple-sounding theory to address a complex issue. It also carries the benefit of designating a bona fide culprit for something people were, and are, understandably angry about.And indeed, if you look a little more closely, you can see views in favor of a lab leak taking off even earlier.
This question allowed people to believe a lab was responsible without necessarily believing the virus was deliberately created . And as early as May 2020, YouGov showed Americans leaned in the direction of a lab playingGiven that Americans arguably already favored a lab leak theory at that very early juncture, it shouldn’t be too surprising that it’s become such a strong favorite — even as it’s not yet such a strong favorite within the government and the scientific community.
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