How we must respond to the COVID-19 pandemic: Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates offers insights into the COVID-19 pandemic, discussing why testing and self-isolation are essential, which medical advancements show promise and what it will take for the world to endure this crisis. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers.) https://bit.ly/33M6TeX
“What we need is an extreme shutdown so that in six to 10 weeks, if things go well, then you can start opening back up.”
"There really is no middle ground, and it’s very tough to say to people, Hey, keep going to restaurants, go buy new houses, [and] ignore that pile of bodies over in the corner. We want you to keep spending because there’s maybe a politician who thinks GDP growth is all that counts.”
Yuval Noah Harari: the world after coronavirus: This storm will pass. But the choices we make now could change our lives for years to come. https://on.ft.com/33Qi1r9
A green reboot after the pandemic: In addition to threatening millions of lives and the global economy, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that human societies are capable of transforming themselves more or less overnight. In fact, there's no better time than now to usher in systemic economic change. https://bit.ly/39jevqh
“The globalization project is over”: Steve Bannon is considered the prophet of anti-globalization. He encouraged US President Trump to follow the path of "economic nationalism" and to confront China. With Wuhan at the epicenter of a disastrous pandemic, Bannon pledges to “dedicate my life” to make sure the Chinese leadership is “held accountable” for the damage done. https://bit.ly/3dzknyY
Kemal Derviş and Sebastian Strauss: What COVID-19 means for international cooperation https://brook.gs/3at5Xic
A Marine general’s next battle: Grocery-store logistics: Larry Nicholson once led 20,000 troops in Afghanistan; now he’s making sure you don’t run out of food during the coronavirus crisis. https://bit.ly/2UJgVsW
A truce in the trade war will save American lives: Immediately lifting all tariffs on personal protection equipment will enable doctors and nurses to safely do their work. https://bit.ly/2wF7B1m
Pandemic psychologist explains lavatory roll panic https://bit.ly/2QPkT25
Social isolation in context: NASA astronauts have been flying to space for more than 50 years and for nearly 20 years, crew members have been staying in space for months-long missions living on the International Space Station with only a few other people in about as much space as a six-bedroom house. Astronauts experience various aspects of social isolation and confinement during their missions. NASA carefully selects crew members and trains and supports them to ensure they can work effectively as a team for six months. NASA also studies how isolation and confinement can alter astronauts’ individual and team health and performance as well as test strategies to mitigate any negative impacts. These isolation studies are conducted with astronauts in space as well as in analog facilities such as the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA), the NEK facility in Moscow, and field locations in Antarctica. Astronaut Anne McClain shared tips for cultivating skills and behaviors to successfully live in confined spaces for long periods of time. https://go.nasa.gov/2Jf74Gd
The Star: Whenever this pandemic ends, fans and staff will remember quite clearly which teams played fair https://bit.ly/33RgXDy
"When Mark Cuban stands up as the voice of reason, you fully understand we are existing in a vastly altered sports universe."
“How companies respond … is going to define their brand for decades,” said Cuban.
"To convince customers to come back, teams will need to be flexible and innovative. It’s going to take an awful lot of trust and goodwill to get people back in the seats. That’s what Cuban is saying."
“People have a built-in alarm system that keeps us away from danger. So when people become frightened their sensitivity to disgust increases. In a pandemic, people are more likely to experience the emotion of disgust and are more motivated to avoid it."
Sendhil Mullainathan and Richard H. Thaler: To fight the coronavirus, cut the red tape: Two economists suggest suspending these 5 types of regulations because they are slowing the medical response to the pandemic. And they are asking for more ideas. https://nyti.ms/33N6VDc
