"I hope you die". J'ai reçu 2 messages en 2020 souhaitant que j'attrape le #COVID19 pour que mon empreinte carbone tombe a 0 (messages effacés par leurs auteurs rapidement!) Je n'ose imaginer le harcèlement des chercheurs en médecine
'I hope you die': how the COVID pandemic unleashed attacks on scientists.
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Discussions emphasize the seriousness of the attacks, with posts quoting harsh messages like 'I hope you die,' and explore how misinformation and fear during COVID fueled hostility against scientists. The tone varies from critical to concerned, reflecting a deep engagement with the social and ethical impacts highlighted by the article.
Most discussions acknowledge the severity and unethical nature of the harassment faced by scientists, supporting the article's depiction of increased hostility during the pandemic.
The posts demonstrate high interest by discussing the implications of attacks on scientists, sharing personal experiences, and analyzing the broader societal impact.
There is active engagement through sharing examples of abusive messages and linking them to broader issues of harassment and public trust, indicating thoughtful reflection rather than superficial mentions.
Many users recognize the significance of the topic by highlighting how online hostility affects scientific communities and public perceptions, underscoring its societal relevance.
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- The text explores how the COVID pandemic led to increased hostility and attacks against scientists, blaming them or their work.
- It highlights the ways misinformation and fear contributed to the public turning against experts.
- The piece emphasizes the impact of this backlash on scientific research and public trust during a critical health crisis.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyFollowing the inspiring plenary session presented by @dr_anne_cori at #Epidemics9 in Bologna, Italy you can now:
WATCH THIS! Recording of the talk by @dr_anne_cori as presented at the #Epidemics9 conference plenary session (including bonus slides) now available @YouTube highlighting issues scientists face & how privilege underpins career trajectories
A day late but for International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Watch the full plenary talk by @dr_anne_cori as presented at Epidemics9 here
@bmbfwim @asbarbutev Nogrady, B. (2021). ‘I hope you die’: how the COVID pandemic unleashed attacks on scientists. Nature, 598(7880), 250–253. https://t.co/boX8u6k0kv
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RT @SabineLvE: Following the inspiring plenary session presented by @dr_anne_cori at #Epidemics9 in Bologna, Italy you can now:
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Following the inspiring plenary session presented by @dr_anne_cori at #Epidemics9 in Bologna, Italy you can now:
WATCH THIS! Recording of the talk by @dr_anne_cori as presented at the #Epidemics9 conference plenary session (including bonus slides) now available @YouTube highlighting issues scientists face & how privilege underpins career trajectories
@bmbfwim @asbarbutev Nogrady, B. (2021). ‘I hope you die’: how the COVID pandemic unleashed attacks on scientists. Nature, 598(7880), 250–253. https://t.co/boX8u6k0kv
Recommended reading: ‘I hope you die’: how the COVID pandemic unleashed attacks on scientists https://t.co/XclzkYeyxr https://t.co/tLY5LKfRQk Note the different titles of this article: Scientist under attack (Paper) vz. I hope you die (Web). The web seems to need bold titles. https://t.co/ky9cKZ5gA8
An excellent article in this week's Nature about harassment of scientists in the age of COVID. https://t.co/K8nqHGWYXh
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"I hope you die". J'ai reçu 2 messages en 2020 souhaitant que j'attrape le #COVID19 pour que mon empreinte carbone tombe a 0 (messages effacés par leurs auteurs rapidement!) Je n'ose imaginer le harcèlement des chercheurs en médecine