Ask HN: Does Flattening the curve only benefit 0.5%?1 points·by flatTheCurve·6 tahun yang lalu·1 comments
flatTheCurve·6 tahun yang lalu·discussI've been saying this.People have no clue how pandemics work.With a 0.5% death rate, it seems like an emotional decision.
flatTheCurve·6 tahun yang lalu·discussWhy isn't Walmart the main competition? I rarely use Amazon because Walmart online is more often cheaper.
flatTheCurve·6 tahun yang lalu·discussI found Walmart online cheaper than anything, including in store prices.Since that wasn't mentioned, is this basically an affiliate list?
flatTheCurve·6 tahun yang lalu·discussNot a ban, but I wish my doctor didn't tell me I could drink all the coffee I wanted.
flatTheCurve·6 tahun yang lalu·discussThinking the same is true for Facebook ads.Got a bunch of phone numbers that wanted our service. Only 1 person was interested, but didn't sign up.
flatTheCurve·6 tahun yang lalu·discussOne day coffee/caffeine (and alcohol) culture will be heavier scrutinized. Similar to nicotine.My caffeine addiction has caused gastrointestinal problems and I can't stay off the drug. (This is already acknowledged scientifically)But as long as authority figures consume caffeine, they will justify it.
flatTheCurve·6 tahun yang lalu·discussDisagree. Before you could follow people.Now you have an algorithm of forced political tweets.
People have no clue how pandemics work.
With a 0.5% death rate, it seems like an emotional decision.