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Amnesty? What? Let me Dr. Paul Alexander be as clear as I can be Dr. Emily Oster & all you INSANE illogical Branch COVIDian MADMEN & WOMEN; there must be no fuck*ng forgiveness, EVER, for fake COVID!

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 2240 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health COVID-19 Response Medical Ethics Healthcare system Policy Making
  1. Dr. Paul Alexander emphasizes no forgiveness for fake COVID.
  2. Punishment and justice are demanded for those who caused harm.
  3. Calls for accountability, no closure, and proper public inquiries.

How Zeynep Tufekci and Jeremy Howard Masked America

The New Normal • 7724 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Public Health Policy Making
  1. The Cochrane review concluded that masks had little to no impact on preventing COVID or flu.
  2. Zeynep Tufekci and Jeremy Howard played a decisive role in shifting CDC guidance and ushering in mask mandates across America.
  3. Zeynep's advocacy for masks and other COVID interventions, based on information from China, had significant influence despite lacking relevant expertise.

I got hold of a copy of the "Woke Agenda"... and it's SUPERBAD

So Here’s a Thing • 1435 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Political Ideologies Political Discourse Policy Making
  1. The concept of extending care and compassion to all individuals, regardless of differences, is crucial in today's world.
  2. The 'Woke Agenda' is often misrepresented by some as promoting communism when in reality, it advocates for simple kindness and understanding.
  3. The divide between right-wing and left-wing ideologies lies in the willingness to bridge gaps or widen them, with the importance of empathy and unity being central to societal progress.
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The End of Allyship

Gideon's Substack • 116 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Diversity Conflict resolution Policy Making Democracy
  1. The concept of 'allyship' may have reached its end due to complexities and conflicts that arise when trying to be allies with different groups.
  2. Being an ally often requires adopting language and views of one group, which can create enemies with another group, leading to division and conflict.
  3. Institutions may need to move away from 'allyship' and focus on making decisions based on what they believe is right, rather than following the demands of particular groups.

Are They Better Off?

News Items • 255 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Security Policy Making Debt Ceiling Congress
  1. Key Census data may undercount the retirement income of older Americans by hundreds of billions of dollars a year.
  2. America needs to address the unsustainability of the Social Security program through benefit reductions, tax increases, or a combination of both.
  3. Recent data suggests that American retirees, on average, are wealthier than commonly believed, which may impact policy decisions regarding Social Security reform.

Why Does the State Have a Monopoly on Money?

Economic Forces • 8 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
💰 Finance Monetary System Central Banks Inflation Policy Making
  1. The state's monopoly on money is motivated by the ability to generate quick revenue.
  2. One key reason for this lasting monopoly is the state's need for emergency financing, especially during wars.
  3. For the state to maintain the monopoly over money, it needs to commit to long-run price stability, ensuring the currency's purchasing power is preserved over time.

An Easy Way to Forecast Disaster

Think Future • 39 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Federal Agencies Policy Making National Security
  1. The federal government departments and agencies serve as defenses and insurance policies against disasters, as well as engines for future growth through infrastructure and economic development.
  2. We need to appreciate the role of civil servants and government agencies in preventing disasters and providing for the general welfare of citizens.
  3. Understanding the importance of well-funded and functional disaster prevention agencies is crucial for forecasting potential future disasters and their impacts.

Conspiracy? Or Incompetence?

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 39 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conspiracy Policy Making Decision-making Governance
  1. Hanlon's Razor suggests not attributing to malice what can be explained by incompetence, a reminder to consider human fallibility.
  2. The intention behind dismissing failures as basic ineptitude is often to maintain trust in the system and those in power.
  3. Whether actions are driven by conspiracy or incompetence, what truly matters is the impact of those actions and the need for accountability.

Interview with Alondra Nelson

Science Forever • 39 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Making Equity Diversity STEM
  1. Alondra Nelson focused on improving trust and transparency in science policy during her leadership at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, emphasizing the importance of restoring trust and being more transparent in government work.
  2. She highlighted the need for scientists to engage with broader societal contexts, advocating for scientists to consider the social implications of their work, especially in the intersection of science and society.
  3. Nelson prioritized advancing equity in the scientific workforce and grant-making, underscoring the significance of coordinated efforts across various government agencies and partnerships to drive meaningful change towards STEM equity and inclusion.

Review of Michael Lewis's Premonition

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 May 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemics Public Health Policy Making Social Distancing
  1. Social distancing as a pandemic control measure has only been accepted for about 15 years by epidemiologists and public health experts.
  2. Understanding first-order effects is crucial in formulating policies and responses, as they present fundamental insights that apply universally.
  3. The resistance to social distancing as a policy option before 2006 highlights the importance of prioritizing logical reasoning over data-driven decision making in certain cases.