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COVID-19 and the Limits of Science

By Filings on Tue, 05/12/20
Society & Culture
Science
COVID-19
Coronavirus
Scientific Modeling

“The problem Etzioni says, isn’t the modeling team—which she believes is doing it’s best to ‘deliver results that match the data and produce ever-more-complex predictions about the future.’ Rather, it’s the way the information is communicated. Including ‘acknowledging your model’s limitations and uncertainties.’ Which she says ‘is never front and center in the IHME’s updates.’” - The Bulwark

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