Dec 17, 2020Stink Stank Stunk: SummaryThe War on Santa and other social ills Our political leaders have cancelled Christmas. Sadly, this restrictive policy is not effective in saving lives. We will have to settle for only the spirit of the season this year. No shared Christmas puddin’, loud cross-table talk, or even witty jokes from…Coronavirus3 min readCoronavirus3 min read
Dec 15, 2020Stink Stank Stunk!The War on Santa and other social ills Our political leaders have cancelled Christmas. Sadly, this restrictive policy is not effective in saving lives. We will have to settle for only the spirit of the season this year. “The three words that best describe you Are as follows, and I…Coronavirus7 min readCoronavirus7 min read
Dec 10, 2020On Being Kind: SummaryOur blaming and shaming culture is a threat to society True kindness has been lacking in this pandemic. Fear and lack of trust are driving this misbehavior. We can restore our social bonds by respecting each other. It is perhaps the first of the three injunctions to “be kind, be…Coronavirus3 min readCoronavirus3 min read
Dec 8, 2020On Being KindOur blaming and shaming culture is a threat to society True kindness has been lacking in this pandemic. Fear and lack of trust are driving this misbehavior. We can restore our social bonds by respecting each other. “The naturall state of men, before they entr’d into Society, was a meer…Coronavirus6 min readCoronavirus6 min read
Dec 3, 2020Covid Calendar: SummaryWhat really drove our pandemic response in 2020? Covid varies greatly from one time and one place to another. Public policy, by contrast, has been restrictive nearly everywhere. Politics and social fears best explain our pandemic response. This year has been no treat for anyone. Even so, as loyal citizens…Coronavirus3 min readCoronavirus3 min read
Dec 1, 2020Covid CalendarWhat really drove our pandemic response in 2020? Covid varies greatly from one time and one place to another. Public policy, by contrast, has been restrictive nearly everywhere. Politics and social fears best explain our pandemic response. “How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is…Coronavirus8 min readCoronavirus8 min read
Nov 26, 2020Corona Physica: SummaryNature is beating the hell out of our pandemic response Our Covid behaviors and policies are radical and excessive. Even so, nature is thwarting us in three areas: masks, testing, and lockdowns. We need to think more clearly and carefully about how to deal with the virus. The year 2020…Coronavirus3 min readCoronavirus3 min read
Nov 24, 2020Corona PhysicaNature is beating the hell out of our pandemic response Our Covid behaviors and policies are radical and excessive. Even so, nature is thwarting us in three areas: masks, testing, and lockdowns. We need to think more clearly and carefully about how to deal with the virus. “Nothing happens until…Coronavirus8 min readCoronavirus8 min read
Nov 16, 2020Hidden Treasure: SummaryThe Pfizer vaccine study reveals a world much safer than we think The Pfizer vaccine is 90% effective in preventing infection. The bigger study news is that Corona is far less infectious and lethal than shown by public statistics. Thoughtful risk assessment is the best strategy to assuage our pandemic…Pandemic3 min readPandemic3 min read
Nov 11, 2020Hidden TreasureThe Pfizer vaccine study reveals a world much safer than we think The Pfizer vaccine is 90% effective in preventing infection. The bigger study news is that Corona is far less infectious and lethal than shown by public statistics. Thoughtful risk assessment is the best strategy to assuage our pandemic…Pandemic5 min readPandemic5 min read
