Notices by Another concerned scientist (abscientist@forall.social)

@freemo

The problem was Biden. I am not sure how much power a vice-president has.

@freemo

I hope that you are right about Gaza.

Let's also wait and see what happens to Ukraine.

"Denial is a powerful, usually unconscious defense mechanism that shields individuals from uncomfortable or distressing realities. By repressing objective facts or experiences—especially those that provoke fear or anxiety—people can maintain a sense of stability in the face of overwhelming threats."

#CovidIsNotOver

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertpearl/2024/09/16/denial-the-hidden-link-connecting-mpox-covid-19-hivaids/

@freemo

It does mean that as an employer you are fishing in a smaller pond of talent.

Those who get seriously ill from Covid are not going to work in a workplace where Covid floats around freely and they are expected to take part in maskless food and drink events.

@freemo

Is it also Ok to walk away from high risk situations?

Obviously you cannot join drinks or dinner at work if you get sick as a dog each time you catch Covid.

@freemo

We could also clean the air and make sure people get infected less often, making it safe for everyone.

Next there might be mpox, bird flu or Nipah. And you may be on the wrong end of the gene spectrum.

@freemo

One of them had an allergic reaction to the vaccine that landed them in hospital. Sick as a dog from each of their five infections. Highly skilled worker.

Is that fair in any way?

@freemo

But does that mean that we have to bully them because they wear a mask to protect themselves against a virus that hits them hard?

Make fun of them that they get ill from a virus that other people sail through?

Because that is the society that we are currently in.

@freemo

I know people in both groups. And society indeed thinks that there is something wrong with them. And they are struggling in their jobs and financially.

Is this a way to treat people?

@freemo

Many of the infections have limited symptoms (I think the estimate is around 40 to 60%).

What do you say to people who get sick as a dog each time they get Covid?

Or those who develop severe long Covid after their infections?

"Too bad. You are no longer worth your place in society."?

@freemo

As a society, we have chosen to select for people with the right genes to withstand Covid.

The rest can withdraw in isolation and stop contributing to society.

@freemo

You be among the around 10% of the population with the HLA allele, which makes it likely that your infections are asymptomatic.

It is a genetic lottery. If you have the right genes, Covid is a walk in the park.

If you have the wrong genes, consider your role in society ended.

https://covid19.nih.gov/news-and-stories/variant-immune-gene-linked-lack-symptoms-during-covid-19

"The Paris Olympics do not have anything resembling strict COVID protocols, so Lyles did not break any rules by particpating in Thursday's race. In fact, he reportedly isn't even the first athlete to participate in the 2024 Games while positive for COVID. "

We will not know many Covid cases, because many athletes might only compete in one event.

What are we doing?

"Noah Lyles's bronze medal in the Olympic men's 200-meter dash Thursday in Paris surprised many, given the speed he demonstrated while winning gold in the 100-meter race. However, after the race—which Lyles left in a wheelchair—it was revealed that Lyles was suffering from COVID-19."

https://www.si.com/olympics/noah-lyles-says-he-s-done-for-rest-of-2024-olympics-after-covid-19-diagnosis-01j4t2jyykdx

More swimmers test positive at the Olympics.

Who could have predicted this?

https://swimswam.com/u-s-olympic-swimmers-david-johnston-luke-whitlock-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-paris/

Could it be that Covid sometimes makes people unaware of the seriousness of their medical condition (e.g., long Covid?).

It does seem to be the case for already existing neurological conditions.

"Reduced awareness of neuropsychological disorders (i.e., anosognosia) is a striking symptom of post-COVID-19 condition"

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666354622001016

@EricCarroll

Often these people believe that the pandemic was a host and that the measures were a way to subvert the population (but do not think about why the measures are no longer in place).

They think you fell for government propaganda.

While in reality, they fell for government propaganda and you are following the science.

@EricCarroll

The alternative is that they do not believe the pandemic is a hoax, but believe that the virus is only dangerous for the "vulnerable".

The mask then a sign that you are vulnerable. And part of the population think that they are allowed to bully the vulnerable.

This is, in part, because they were made to believe that measures were only in place to protect the vulnerable, and they felt they were punished for something that did not affect them.

@EricCarroll

The scary thing about the pandemic is not so much the virus, but how easy it is to set people up against each other and make them believe all kinds of stuff that is not aligned with science.

@aral

Capitalism: Climate change is getting worse and worse, but it is important that airlines keep their profits.

Millions of taxpayers went into the Royal Dutch airlines. Why can't we just say: Let's let it go bust? There is still Ryanair and Easyjet if we are desperate to fly.

https://nos.nl/artikel/2518699-air-france-klm-boekt-grootste-verlies-sinds-corona-crisis-489-miljoen