Claim Review: Did the WEF Admit COVID-19 Was a Test of Obedience?

Introduction

A recent article published on The Gateway Pundit claims that the World Economic Forum (WEF) admitted COVID-19 was a 'test' of our obedience to a rapidly forming new world order. This claim has gained traction among conspiracy theorists and those skeptical of global institutions. However, a thorough examination of the evidence reveals that this claim is misleading and lacks credible support.

The Claim

The article suggests that the WEF used the COVID-19 pandemic as a beta test for a technocratic new world order. It cites a statement from the WEF's 'My Carbon' page, which discusses the adoption of restrictions for public health during the pandemic. The article interprets this statement as an admission that the pandemic was a test of social responsibility and compliance.

Analysis

The WEF's statement on its 'My Carbon' page does not explicitly state that COVID-19 was a test of obedience. Instead, it highlights the global response to the pandemic as an example of social responsibility. The statement reads:

COVID-19 was the test of social responsibility – A huge number of unimaginable restrictions for public health were adopted by billions of citizens across the world. There were numerous examples globally of maintaining social distancing, wearing masks, mass vaccinations and acceptance of contact-tracing applications for public health, which demonstrated the core of individual social responsibility.

This statement does not imply that the pandemic was orchestrated as a test. Rather, it acknowledges the widespread compliance with public health measures during the pandemic.

Furthermore, the article's reference to the Milgram Experiment is a misleading comparison. The Milgram Experiment was a study on obedience to authority, not a test of compliance with public health measures during a global pandemic.

The claim that the WEF admitted COVID-19 was a test of obedience is not supported by credible evidence. The WEF's statements have been misinterpreted and taken out of context.

Scientific Consensus

The scientific consensus is that COVID-19 is a naturally occurring virus that originated in animals and spread to humans. There is no credible evidence to suggest that the pandemic was orchestrated as a test of obedience. For more information on the origins of COVID-19, see the following studies:

• The proximal origin of SARS-CoV-2 (Nature Medicine)
• SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 pandemic: A comprehensive review (Science) 

Conclusion

The claim that the WEF admitted COVID-19 was a test of obedience is misleading and lacks credible evidence. The WEF's statements have been misinterpreted and taken out of context. The scientific consensus is that COVID-19 is a naturally occurring virus, and there is no credible evidence to suggest that the pandemic was orchestrated as a test of obedience.