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PUTTING TOO MANY APPLES IN THE COVID-19 EMPATHY BASKET

An assumption was made early on in the coronavirus pandemic response. It goes something like this:  If we tell people that wearing masks and social distancing will protect vulnerable others, they’ll want to do both. Why?  Because most people don’t want to … Continue reading

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It Isn’t Just Anti-Science Or Even Ignorance

If you have children, ask yourself if they’ve learned in school what constitutes quality evidence.  Have they participated in debates and learned to study the various sides of arguments?  In a time when all of us are bombarded by messages, relatively few … Continue reading

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If You Had Cancer Would You Look to Politicians for Answers? Then Why Do It Now?

Most of us would rely on experts if diagnosed with cancer. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, what any president, prime minister or senator had to say about managing the disease didn’t matter. I sought the opinions of the … Continue reading

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What You Can Do Today About COVID-19

Today I talked to a dear friend by video chat. We shared our concerns for our families, ourselves and everyone. We shared what we’ve read about keeping the Coronavirus at bay. We had a few laughs, which was especially good … Continue reading

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