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Shaking Hands Is Vital to American National Character 0
- Culture
- April 14, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recently told reporters, “I don’t think we should ever shake hands ever again, to be honest with you. Not only would it be good to prevent coronavirus disease; it probably would decrease instances of influenza dramatically in this country.” This view
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Yale Study: German COVID Death Risk Equivalent to Driving Nine Miles Per Day 0
- Politics
- April 14, 2020
More than 120,000 people have died worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic as of April 14, according to official statistics, and nearly two million have been infected worldwide. Yet a new white paper published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Yale University, and BMJ suggests the fatality risk of COVID-19 may not be as high as previously believed. Analyzing data
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Fighting Suicide in the Midst of a Pandemic 0
- Culture
- April 14, 2020
If you’re going to kill yourself, you’re also going to kill the people who love you. ~
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Do People Become More Selfless as They Age?0
- Culture
- April 14, 2020
Looking for something to binge-watch while you’re hunkering down at home? Consider checking out the popular TV show “The Good Place.” Over four recently concluded seasons, the series follows the adventures and mishaps of four utterly self-centered characters on their quest to become decent and selfless human beings. The deeper question this philosophy-laced comedy raises
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How to Discover the Real Number of U.S. COVID Cases 0
- Science
- April 13, 2020
Consider these two questions: What percentage of Americans are, or have been, infected with the coronavirus? And, what is the probability of dying from the virus if you catch it? One of the most unsettling aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that these two fundamental rates – the coronavirus infection rate and the case fatality
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Releasing Fear During the COVID-19 Crisis 0
- Culture
- April 13, 2020
“The world is too much with us,” wrote Wordsworth. Today, frightened by continuous coverage of COVID-19, few would disagree. “What you focus on creates your experience,” writes Winifred Gallagher in her book Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life. Gallagher continues, “choosing those targets wisely is the key to the good life.” Gallagher wouldn’t advise ignoring COVID-19, yet
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