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On reinfection.
Yes, you can catch Covid-19 again.
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On predictions and a scientific response to calamity.
School closures lead to lost lives down the road. And school closures don’t help much against Covid-19. We should keep in-person schools open.
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On good news.
How is new white paint like the defeat of our nation’s white-supremacist in chief? They’re both ample reason to celebrate.
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On childcare.
Love from parents is great, but children benefit most from a whole network of care.
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On sending kids to school.
I worry when I send my kids to school. I worry that my kids might be hurt by guns, bullying, climate change. But not Covid-19.
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On ‘Among Us’ and honesty.
How is ‘Among Us’ like ‘The Art of Seduction’? They’ll help you learn to get what you want. But I doubt I’ll play again.
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On apocalypse clocks.
It’s 10:58 a.m. If we’re still here at 7:26 p.m., we die. Can we escape? Not if we roast ourselves at 10:59.
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On conspiracy.
With a select few, we breathe the same air.
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On ants and infection.
Punishing young people for socializing doesn’t just hurt young people, it will cause more vulnerable people to die.
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On octopuses and family gatherings.
Octopuses are brilliant! They solve puzzles, use tools, and plan ahead. And they’re no closer to us than worms??
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