They are desperately trying to restart the fear engine but it's already stalled

The Russell Brand shit showcases this that they are desperately trying to stoke fear and shut down anyone pointing out that the virus doesn't matter, the invested parties behind the curtain do. Basically if we make it to next year, we have no adoption of masks or getting shots and people like Russell Brand continue to be outspoken and reaching a large audience, we win and they'll get EVEN more desperate.