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They think it makes them look weak, and avoiding that is evidently more important to them than demonstrating responsible behavior
April 30, 2020 — Peter Glick Observations
Phil Anderson’s article “More Is Different” describes how different levels of complexity require new ways of thinking. And as the virus multiplies and spreads, that’s just what the human race desperately needs...
April 29, 2020 — Clifford Brangwynne | Opinion Observations
The pandemic is no excuse to abandon chronic disease management and prevention
May 1, 2020 — Rachel Issaka | Opinion Recent Posts Select Topic History shows that advocating for a “cure” without evidence can be deadly—and it’s happening again
It should be a no-brainer: your best bet is to follow those who have actual expertise
Some scientists and politicians have invoked baseless ideas about unknown genes, ignoring systemic inequality and oppression
It’s because Americans tend to believe in science, but they don’t always think scientists share their values
The weaponization of medical language emboldened white supremacy with the authority of the white coat. How will we stop it from happening again?
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
Alternating intervals at home and at work provide the best means of balancing safety while preserving the economy
We still don’t know, and it doesn’t really matter right now; it’s plenty deadly
A long-standing staple of conventional medical practice looks increasingly outdated
MRI scans of a coronavirus patient suggest how SARS-CoV-2 might invade the brain
June 4, 2020 — Stephen Macknik
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