04-04-2020, 12:53 PM
The IHME is one of MANY models - as no one knows for sure, why choose to believe this one over any of the others?
They even say their information is updated daily, so weeks or months from now, with new info, the numbers and timeframe may change. But isn’t that what we want? Someone who looks over the data, takes new info into account, and makes adjustments as needed?
Those numbers will also change as each of us change our behavior. We’re all wearing masks since yesterday, right? We’ve learned how to properly wash our hands and stay at home. More of that and the curve becomes flatter and flatter.
They even say their information is updated daily, so weeks or months from now, with new info, the numbers and timeframe may change. But isn’t that what we want? Someone who looks over the data, takes new info into account, and makes adjustments as needed?
Those numbers will also change as each of us change our behavior. We’re all wearing masks since yesterday, right? We’ve learned how to properly wash our hands and stay at home. More of that and the curve becomes flatter and flatter.
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves