Ask HN: Does Flattening the curve only benefit 0.5%?1 points·by flatTheCurve·6 jaar geleden·1 comments
flatTheCurve·6 jaar geleden·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 jaar geleden·discussWhy isn't Walmart the main competition? I rarely use Amazon because Walmart online is more often cheaper.
flatTheCurve·6 jaar geleden·discussI found Walmart online cheaper than anything, including in store prices.Since that wasn't mentioned, is this basically an affiliate list?
flatTheCurve·6 jaar geleden·discussNot a ban, but I wish my doctor didn't tell me I could drink all the coffee I wanted.
flatTheCurve·6 jaar geleden·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 jaar geleden·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 jaar geleden·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.