The Covid crisis has been a real kick in the guts for the idea that science is a disinterested pursuit of truth, come what may; while intellectuals know that this is an illusion, now even the common punters will have to reject it, and start distrusting scientists, big time. It is about time, too.
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/lab-leak-theory-science-scientists-rcna1191