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Jana Stloukalova's avatar

I’d be interested to hear more on those “original protocols”. It’d be cool to see the comparison. I still cringe at the word “case” to this day. I hated the desensatization then and I still do now.

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James Governale's avatar

Yes, for me both the word "case" and "testing" are cringe-worthy!

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Tanya Tremblay's avatar

The media played a huge part in desensitizing people and creating a panic that made it much easier to tell everyone to just stay home. It was a 24/7 message of fear. No one with any kind of dissenting opinion from the chosen narrative was allowed to voice their thoughts as they were immediately labeled as crazy conspiracy theorists. Even 5 years later, this still exists. This made it difficult for anyone to ask questions or join an informed discussion. Add to it that the general panic made it difficult for people to critically think about the narrative being sold. I’d like to think the whole episode taught us a lesson with regard to using critical thought when these situations unfold-time will tell.

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James Governale's avatar

I hear you, Tanya! Yes, everything we know about psychology and relating tells us that the methods taken were not helpful, they were harmful. We may never get a clear answer about true intentions, but it's very clear what the results of those tactics were. Panic, confusion, dysregulation and trauma-response. If you and I are aware that these become the results of those chosen actions, I'm sure those who were driving the media response had an inkling that this is what would transpire.

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norie's avatar

so synchronistic, as i was thinking it was a good time to also reflect and share my story on why I didn't buy into the event either. it feels like there has been enough distance - and yet here in japan, people are still willingly taking jabs.

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James Governale's avatar

Thank you Norie! Appreciate that you were someone who I was able to share with about this topic. Yes, it feels like there's enough distance. Hope your reflection and sharing unfolds for you <3

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norie's avatar

I so appreciate your story and perspective, James, especially important because of your background, both location-wise and professionally, and I so look forward to Part II.

Plot armor, such a good term!

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James Governale's avatar

Thank you Norie! Yes, having these various contributing factors shaping my perspective, I really feel called to share.

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