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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
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