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Philosophy and psychology agree - yelling at people who aren't wearing masks won't work

  • Written by Nicole Hassoun, Professor of Philosophy, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Philosophy and psychology agree - yelling at people who aren't wearing masks won't workMasks Up, Surf City, banner campaign on Huntington Beach, California.Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

There is strong scientific evidence that wearing a mask reduces the risk of transmitting the coronavirus. Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization recommend wearing them.

Indeed, many...

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