Corona virus

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awesome999 wrote:

I can make fun of both capitalism and socialism if you like.

The humor to be had with capitalism is the human element while the humor to be had with socialism is build in.

At least capitalism offers an inexhaustable source for entertainment.

Peace,

-Boem-

Dude, I totally already linked that one. And yes, it is amazing, although lord knows if people haven't gotten it by now, they likely never will.

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/MiserlyParallelBanteng-mobile.mp4

Me. Very me.

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The_Impeacher wrote:

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ScrotieMcB wrote:

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Foreverhappychan wrote:

If you're not scared yet, I think there's something wrong with you.

Why? If I get it I'm not dying, nor my kids. As you know, this thing doesn't kill healthy people.

You don't care if you become a carrier and infect a couple others who each infect a couple others until someone way down the infection line dies from it?

Don't move the goalposts. Of course I'd care, but I'm not scared that I might infect someone.

Semantically, the concept of fear depends upon the concept of danger, and in turn the concept of danger depends upon the concept of need. For instance, I just happen to think this world is a better place with Grinding Gear Games making Path of Exile, but I don't need this to be so, thus I don't view it as a danger to me if GGG goes out of business, thus I would not be scared by the prospect of that happening. So ultimately the difference between fear and worry is the difference between need and want.

There are things that COVID19 threatens that I would prefer to keep. But it doesn't threaten me, it doesn't threaten my family, it doesn't threaten the fundamental integrity of our basic social structures, and it certainly doesn't threaten human extinction. It doesn't threaten anything that I need to keep — it merely threatens some human lives.

This is not a hypocritical sentiment, which is why I pointed out from the very beginning that I have found myself unafraid of even my own death. Of course I'd prefer it if I lived, but when push comes to shove I know I'll find a decision that has merely a probability of my survival acceptable if I don't believe a higher probability choice can be found. I have accepted that someday nothing I have ever thought or felt will matter except as a means to a material end, that is, towards a change in this world that outlives me. I don't individually need to live (nor could I forever), you don't individually need to live (nor could we forever), but we as a species need to live.

I guess what I'm trying to get at is I don't really think Charan should be scared of this either. It's understandable, certainly, but not quite right, because if your own mortality is a danger to the meaning of your life, then there will ultimately be no meaning to your life.

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Foreverhappychan wrote:

If you're not scared yet, I think there's something wrong with you.

Anyway, other than reports of morons going partying because apparently Covid-19 doesn't kick in until people are told it does, there's not much news today. As I expected, the growth rate is no longer big news, just a matter of mathematical course. Australia appears a LITTLE beneath the exponential curve, but the US certainly is obeying the predicted model. Like I said, not news.

Thousands of Hillsong cultists had a nice big convention in North-west Sydney this weekend. I hope they all hugged and shook hands and praised God. Not because I want them to die; I want them to get infected, get sick, and then recover. I mean, if they won't self-quarantine, they might as well self-inoculate, give or take. Barely news.

So I'll be killing shit until something noteworthy pops up.

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The_Impeacher wrote:

This is an amazing article explaining 'flattening the curve' https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/

First, Arnold Schwarzenegger in politics. Then cops giving out £800 fines for naughty words. Recently, the three shells over toilet paper. And now high fives with actual contact considered vulgar?

Welcome to San Angeles.

Handshakes: Bad
-- Aggressive
-- Sweaty
-- High chance of virus transmission
-- Sometimes require spitting into palms first

Elbow bumps: Okay
-- Still kind of aggressive
-- minimal skin contact
-- Very low chance of virus transmission
-- Cool, but mostly stand-offish

Bowing: VERY YES INDEED
-- Only passive-aggressive
-- Zero body contact
-- Extremely low chance of virus transmission
-- Suspenseful: Are you showing deep respect, or planning to cut each other to pieces after emitting a great cry of rage?

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ScrotieMcB wrote:

I guess what I'm trying to get at is I don't really think Charan should be scared of this either. It's understandable, certainly, but not quite right, because if your own mortality is a danger to the meaning of your life, then there will ultimately be no meaning to your life.

People change their behaviour when faced with risk. This is based on the assumption that individuals are motivated to change behaviors to reduce their individual health risks. Countries that take aggressive measures are more successful in slowing down the spread and what this ‘flattening the curve’ is about; Slow down and stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Fear compel us to avoid dying.

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Foreverhappychan wrote:

Astoundingly, Abe Shinzo is sticking to his guns over the Olympics and refuses to declare a state of emergency. Well, he might get his Neo-Tokyo Olympics but no one is going to be there. One image comes to mind...

Shinzo probably want to avoid an hit to the Economy. Could be fun to see who would be going, who would not. It would be even worse off than cancellation if their Games is a no-go and people aren't going.

No duh? Of course he's motivated by money -- $12bn USD spent already, give or take.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-olympics/japan-says-olympics-on-track-as-abe-and-trump-talk-on-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Z3VL

But even if he does get Covid-19 under control in Japan by July (pretty much zero chance of that), many other countries will be in its full grip. And I'm not sure if you know much about the Olympics, but they sort of require a large number of countries to participate, else they become a serious farce.

Just stop buying all toilet paper you freaks.