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More than a chance.
Category Archives: Science And Society
The “Public-Health Emergency”
At this point, it’s impossible to take lock-down orders seriously.
The Latest On Masks
The New England Journal of Medicine says that wearing them outside medical facilities offers little protection.
The Virus
It may be a vascular disease.
That would explain a lot. We’ve been comparing it to the flu, but it’s not a good comparison.
Florida
…is ruled to be in violation of science for not having more people die.
Scientists
Why they sometimes change their minds and disagree.
Part of the problem here is that “science says” has been used as a political bludgeon for too long, particularly with regard to climate.
Epidemiological Models
The real problem with the goes beyond bad code (as is the case with climate).
Superspreading
What causes some to transmit the disease more than others?
[Update a few minutes later]
The immune system may have a unique response to the coronavirus (also an interesting description of how viruses work).
Higher Ed
Some good ideas about how to reform colleges and universities going forward. It’s a shame that it took all this economic destruction to make it happen, but it will be a good outcome.
Hacksawing The Economy
How the lock downs are in the tradition of Civil War surgeons.
[Late-afternoon update]
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