Daily: MASKS under the scientific spotlight

<p>If there’s one symbol of the COVID fight it’s the face mask – but do we understand the consequences of a masked society? <strong>Professor Graham Martin</strong>, Director of Research at the Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute, tells <strong>Ros Taylor</strong> why the issue of masks isn’t as clear-cut as we think, why the social dynamic of masks is so important, and how we can improve the quality of debate surrounding COVID-19.</p><ul><li><em>“Science is about debate – it’s about disagreement.”</em></li><li><em>“What we’re seeing now is science under the spotlight”</em></li><li><em>“It’s not so much scientific debate that breeds conspiracy theories, but any effort to suppress debate”</em></li><li><em>“If you see anyone who isn’t wearing a mask, don’t assume they’re doing it out of bloody-mindedness”</em></li><li><em>“I would say to anyone, </em><strong><em>if you can wear a mask, do so</em></strong><em>”</em></li></ul><p><em>Presented by Ros Taylor. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producer Jacob Archbold. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production by Alex Rees. </em><strong><em>THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.</em></strong></p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>