There's safety in numbers. In my experience people in general are pretty smart; there're lots of wolves in sheep's clothing.

Those wolves were the ones buying N95 Masks in January; Buying Flonase (OTC Glucocorticoid) 'just in case'.

If the alternative non-BS opinion/belief is un-popular (i.e. coronavirus is serious), it's easier and safer to just check out; tend your own garden.