It’s so strange these days to realize that people (mostly) avoid talking to or discussing Covid-19 (or other health-related issues) with others they disagree with. I prefer discussing these issues with folks I disagree with. At least, there is a conversation, and not a lot of nodding of heads in agreement (how utterly boring). It’s why I don’t get cancel culture on the left or right. This includes bizarre bans on books or curriculum subject matter.
I guess it’s the Frenchman in me – well, I’m not French at all – that dislikes cancel culture and welcomes heated debate. Sartre and other French philosophers have basically said, what’s the point in preaching to the choir. There is after all no certainty in life. No point of view is 100% accurate. Make your views known and discuss among supporters AND opponents.
I find this kind of belittling of a person’s point of view – however much one disagrees with it (and I disagree with PhRMA on this and agree with Peter Bach) – SO unhelpful. I say that because I know Peter Bach and I know Stephen Ubl. They are both decent human beings. They disagree on this issue, as I do. But, the only way to move forward on this and be constructive is to find bridges where you can, cross them, and meet the person halfway. I firmly believe in compromise. Why? Because I know I’m not 100% right about anything. Usually it’s way less than 100%. But, I guess humility isn’t a popular character trait these days.
Wonderful perspective. Imo is bc both sides to want to give an inch. It’s my way or the highway type attitude.
To = don’t
It is ok if both sides end up not agreeing or changing their respective views. The problem occurs when one side gets angry because the other won’t agree and become disrespectful.
We’re on a plateau of sorts with respect to cases of Covid-19. It’s edging down, which is good, but it’s a very flat slope so far. Hospitalizations are declining slowly. However, deaths – a lagging indicator – are now above 500 a day.
We’ve added more than 1,400 monkeypox cases and are now closing in on 9,000 in the U.S. In the U.S. it’s estimated that of confirmed cases approximately 5% are hospitalized at some point. Worldwide, there have only been 12 reported deaths since the outbreak began in May. But, nearly all those deaths occurred in the past 10 days. I don’t think the case fatality rate will be very high. But, it’s worth noting that for the few people it does kill it takes a long time to go from being a case to dying from a condition associated with monkeypox.
Joshua …..my dad was French. But my mom Scottish. I’d say I learned more from her about discussions with those who have differing views. But Mac was the one who cemented that
I have strong views. But am always happy to discuss with others. There are three Sutton friends that Have very different views but whom I’ve learned a lot from.
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It’s so strange these days to realize that people (mostly) avoid talking to or discussing Covid-19 (or other health-related issues) with others they disagree with. I prefer discussing these issues with folks I disagree with. At least, there is a conversation, and not a lot of nodding of heads in agreement (how utterly boring). It’s why I don’t get cancel culture on the left or right. This includes bizarre bans on books or curriculum subject matter.
I guess it’s the Frenchman in me – well, I’m not French at all – that dislikes cancel culture and welcomes heated debate. Sartre and other French philosophers have basically said, what’s the point in preaching to the choir. There is after all no certainty in life. No point of view is 100% accurate. Make your views known and discuss among supporters AND opponents.
To give you a concrete example. Here’s someone I respect – Dr. Peter Bach – responding to the chairperson of PhRMA (lobby group). https://twitter.com/peterbachmd/status/1556511868599971840
I find this kind of belittling of a person’s point of view – however much one disagrees with it (and I disagree with PhRMA on this and agree with Peter Bach) – SO unhelpful. I say that because I know Peter Bach and I know Stephen Ubl. They are both decent human beings. They disagree on this issue, as I do. But, the only way to move forward on this and be constructive is to find bridges where you can, cross them, and meet the person halfway. I firmly believe in compromise. Why? Because I know I’m not 100% right about anything. Usually it’s way less than 100%. But, I guess humility isn’t a popular character trait these days.
Wonderful perspective. Imo is bc both sides to want to give an inch. It’s my way or the highway type attitude.
To = don’t
It is ok if both sides end up not agreeing or changing their respective views. The problem occurs when one side gets angry because the other won’t agree and become disrespectful.
We’re on a plateau of sorts with respect to cases of Covid-19. It’s edging down, which is good, but it’s a very flat slope so far. Hospitalizations are declining slowly. However, deaths – a lagging indicator – are now above 500 a day.
We’ve added more than 1,400 monkeypox cases and are now closing in on 9,000 in the U.S. In the U.S. it’s estimated that of confirmed cases approximately 5% are hospitalized at some point. Worldwide, there have only been 12 reported deaths since the outbreak began in May. But, nearly all those deaths occurred in the past 10 days. I don’t think the case fatality rate will be very high. But, it’s worth noting that for the few people it does kill it takes a long time to go from being a case to dying from a condition associated with monkeypox.
Joshua …..my dad was French. But my mom Scottish. I’d say I learned more from her about discussions with those who have differing views. But Mac was the one who cemented that
I have strong views. But am always happy to discuss with others. There are three Sutton friends that Have very different views but whom I’ve learned a lot from.
C-19
8-9
ready