The conflation and smearing that happens whenever an accidental lab leak is brought up, makes me suspicious. As an example, I used to edit Wikipedia articles in the area, but I gave up, because some editors made a concerted effort to discredit it as a "conspiracy theory" and had boundless energy to shut it down.
It seems to be the opposite to the much vaunted "fearless scientific transparency" that's sold to the public as a hallmark of science.
I guess that in a generation or two, when vested interests move on, there may be more willingness to explore this.
It seems to be the opposite to the much vaunted "fearless scientific transparency" that's sold to the public as a hallmark of science.
I guess that in a generation or two, when vested interests move on, there may be more willingness to explore this.