What greater good? COVID is unmasking America’s collective action problem

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By Shannon OsakaJun 24, 2020, 3:57 am175 pts
Over the pandemic-filled last four months, one thing’s become clear: Face masks can slow the spread of coronavirus and help to flatten the curve. The only issue? Mask-wearing is starting to look like a giant collective action problem — and many Americans are refusing to cooperate. For months, scientists and…

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What greater good? COVID is unmasking America’s collective action problem

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