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An essay by a mathematical biologist on why the CDC has lost its way and is now, basically, a useless organization hindering progress.
Read the entire thread. Lengthy but interesting.
Before 2021, I was very eager and willing to help the CDC maintain its reputation.
— Alex Washburne (@WashburneAlex) February 21, 2022
I provided forecasts privately with no need for credit, and withheld findings that contradicted their guidelines.
Now, I'm realizing my loyalty lies with something larger than any institution. 1/
Another researcher announced he is leaving academia – and notes the flood of crappy research published in regard to Covid-19.
Time to make it official: short of some unbelievably unlikely circumstances, my academic career is over.
— Noah Haber (@NoahHaber) February 21, 2022
I have officially quit/failed/torpedoed/given up hope on/been failed by the academic system and a career within it.
