Post-vaccination mask-wearing has become a form of performative virtue signaling rather than a scientific necessity.

“this has become some sort of uh virtue signaling even when it's not necessary but it's actually destructive because it's performatively sending the signal to people that the vaccines don't work”

Virtue is a status-seeking mechanism where individuals prove their value to a group by enforcing rules and displaying generosity.

“one of the ways is being virtuous so generous and selfish and courageous in battle but also following rules and enforcing the rules when other people don't you know don't follow them”