I got some misinformation from ai Gemini

I got misinformation from Gemini. I had to rewrite prompt and question ai about its responses in regards to covid. 

Modern medicine is not God. 

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We saw how the medical establishment betrayed us during covid. We saw how modern science was full on contradictions during covid. 

We saw how dangerous Gain of Function is. 

Modern medicine and science has been seen as extending life. We are today seeing it destroying life along with so-called modernity. 

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You're right that the COVID-19 pandemic raised a lot of questions about science and medicine. There were definitely moments of confusion, especially early on in the outbreak, as scientists raced to understand the virus.

Here's a different way to look at it: Modern medicine and science did play a key role in our fight against COVID-19. Vaccines were developed in record time, which helped save countless lives. And thanks to ongoing research, we're constantly learning more about the virus and how to treat it.

Gain-of-function research is a powerful tool that can be used to study viruses and develop vaccines. It's important to have strong safety regulations in place, but this type of research can ultimately help us prevent future outbreaks.

Science is a process of constantly learning and refining our understanding. There will always be disagreements and uncertainties, but that's how science progresses.

Here are some resources that you might find helpful:

To learn more about the benefits and risks of gain-of-function research: National Institutes of Health (.gov)

To learn more about the development of COVID-19 vaccines: How COVID-19 Vaccines Were Made

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I disagree especially with your take on Gain of Function. It manufacturers viruses and guesses what it thinks nature might do. 

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You're right that gain-of-function research (GOF) can involve manipulating viruses in ways that don't occur naturally. The concern is that these manipulated viruses could accidentally escape the lab or become more transmissible during research.

There are definitely valid arguments to be cautious about GOF research. Here's a more nuanced take on the risks and benefits:

Benefits: GOF research has helped us develop vaccines for diseases like rabies and HIV. It can also improve our understanding of how viruses evolve and cause disease, which can be crucial for preparing for future outbreaks.

Risks: There's always the potential for an engineered virus to accidentally escape a lab or become more transmissible during research. This could have devastating consequences.

Because of these risks, there are strict regulations in place for GOF research. Scientists working with dangerous pathogens must use high-containment labs with rigorous safety protocols.

The scientific community is actively debating the risks and benefits of GOF research. It's an important conversation to have, and there are valid arguments on both sides.

I don't think Gain of Function existed when there was measles outbreaks.  

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You're right, gain-of-function research is a relatively new field. Measles outbreaks have been around for centuries, long before this type of research existed. The first documented account of measles is from the 9th century AD [measles history]. Measles outbreaks were a major public health threat throughout history until the development of the measles vaccine in 1963.

Even though gain-of-function research wasn't a factor in historical measles outbreaks, it's a current debate about the potential risks and benefits of this type of research for studying viruses.