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The covid was probably man-made. Why would the WHO say otherwise?
World🏛️ PoliticsLean Conservative7 hr. ago

The covid was probably man-made. Why would the WHO say otherwise?

The article discusses the ongoing debate over the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, questioning whether it was naturally occurring or artificially created. The author, an expert in artificial intelligence, reflects on his early assessment during the pandemic outbreak, which suggested a 50:50 chance between natural and laboratory origins. At the time, this view was considered controversial, but today, while the scientific consensus still leans toward a natural origin, there is acknowledgment of the lack of conclusive evidence. Key points include the absence of an identified intermediate host between bats and humans, unresolved mechanisms of viral transmission to humans, and China’s failure to provide critical data such as health records and lab notebooks. Intelligence agencies like the CIA, FBI, and Germany’s BND have shifted their assessments to favor a possible laboratory origin, citing increased likelihoods ranging from 80% to 90%. U.S. funding through organizations like EcoHealth Alliance and NIAID supported research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, including work classified as gain-of-function research. Additionally, alternative methods such as serial passage in cell cultures,

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The covid was probably man-made. Why would the WHO say otherwise?

The article discusses the ongoing debate over the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, questioning whether it was naturally occurring or artificially created. The author, an expert in artificial intelligence, reflects on his early assessment during the pandemic outbreak, which suggested a 50:50 chance between natural and laboratory origins. At the time, this view was considered controversial, but today, while the scientific consensus still leans toward a natural origin, there is acknowledgment of the lack of conclusive evidence. Key points include the absence of an identified intermediate host between bats and humans, unresolved mechanisms of viral transmission to humans, and China’s failure to provide critical data such as health records and lab notebooks. Intelligence agencies like the CIA, FBI, and Germany’s BND have shifted their assessments to favor a possible laboratory origin, citing increased likelihoods ranging from 80% to 90%. U.S. funding through organizations like EcoHealth Alliance and NIAID supported research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, including work classified as gain-of-function research. Additionally, alternative methods such as serial passage in cell cultures,

Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives on the origin of the virus—natural vs. laboratory—without overtly favoring one side. It cites multiple sources, including intelligence agencies and scientists, and acknowledges the lack of definitive evidence. The framing remains balanced, avoiding loaded terms

Breitbart News logoBreitbart NewsIndependentConservative2 days ago
Fauci Admits in January 2020 Diary Entry That Scientists Believed Coronavirus Likely Stemmed from Lab Leak

In a January 2020 diary entry obtained by Senator Rand Paul, former NIH director Anthony Fauci described a private discussion among leading global virologists where many expressed belief that the novel coronavirus likely originated from a lab leak. The meeting included prominent scientists such as Francis Collins, Jeremy Farrar, and Christian Drosten, who discussed the possibility of the virus being engineered in a laboratory. Fauci noted that while some scientists like Ron Fouchier were skeptical of the lab origin theory, others—including those linked to research involving gain-of-function (GOF) studies—believed the lab leak scenario was plausible. Fauci himself acknowledged uncertainty but emphasized the need to investigate further. Despite these private concerns, Fauci later dismissed the lab leak hypothesis publicly as a 'wild conspiracy theory.'

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames Fauci's private acknowledgment of lab leak theories as evidence against his public stance, which dismissed the idea as a conspiracy. It emphasizes the contrast between his private notes and public comments, suggesting a lack of transparency and implying that Fauci downplayed a non

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