There is an interesting letter in this week's New Scientist suggesting the split over mask wearing might reflect different attitudes to being asked to trade personal freedom for the benefits of cooperation.
They suggest that if you value cooperation highly, you may be more willing to make small sacrifices for the good of others.
They also ask if those who are reluctant to wear masks may also recycle less, drive bigger cars and be reluctant to give up wealth to help the less fortunate or give up comforts and conveniences to help the environment etc.
So - if you are an anti masker, are you also sceptical about reducing flying etc? If you are pro mask, are you also pro recycling, pro tax etc? Or is something totally different going on?
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New Scientist: Why is mask wearing so divisive?
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Bishybarnybee · 22/08/2020 15:03
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