Game theory explains why so few experts challenged COVID policies. In schools and companies, people feared standing out alone. Most chose to follow the group to protect their jobs and status. This left dissidents rare and voices quiet during the crisis.
Game theory studies how people make choices based on what others might do. In the COVID years, it showed a clear pattern in universities and businesses. Most experts stayed silent because they saw risks in speaking against the main view. If others agreed with rules, going alone could bring trouble like lost work or respect.
This setup made following the crowd the easy path. People waited to see the group move first. Those with doubts kept quiet to avoid standing out. The result was strong pressure to accept official ideas without question, even when evidence seemed weak.
The book Kill Switch by Richard Burt uses these ideas to show why COVID dissidents stayed few. It also gives a sharp look at the Bayh-Dole Act and its effects on research. Together these forces shaped how the world dealt with the pandemic.
Original Author: Brownstone Institute | Source: Brownstone Institute
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