Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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COVID-19’s death and suffering could lead us to rebirth, as the bubonic plague did in Europe
It’s important to look back and learn from those who surmounted similar challenges 700 years ago. Doing so may give us something we’re short on: hope. First a technological innovation undermines the authority of governments, breaks down social structures and gives every person a power never before imaginable. Next, a pandemic claims millions of lives…
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Coronavirus killed this widowed Latino dad. His three children are left without parents.
After his wife died of cancer, Alfonso Cardenas “made sure we were happy,” recalls one of his twin daughters, remembering the dad who loved to dance—and always had time to listen. For three Tampa siblings, COVID-19 has left them without parents. Their father, Alfonso Cardenas, passed away on August 2nd, after battling the virus for…
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Fauci undergoes vocal cord surgery to remove polyp
Virtually all Americans have heard Fauci’s hoarse voice in recent months. Thursday morning, he had vocal cord surgery. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, had surgery to remove a polyp from his vocal cords Thursday morning, according to a source close to Fauci. “He’s home now and doing well,” the source told…
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Michigan officials announce $600M settlement in Flint water crisis
The deal is intended to resolve all legal actions against the state for its role in a disaster that made the impoverished, majority-Black city a symbol of governmental mismanagement. The state of Michigan announced Thursday it has agreed to pay $600 million to Flint residents whose health was afflicted by lead-tainted drinking water in a crisis that spurred a…
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Russians Say ‘Hell, No!’ They’re Not Taking Putin’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Russia is desperate for a vaccine against the coronavirus, but skepticism that dates back to the Soviet era means people don’t trust Putin’s quick-fix miracle cure. MOSCOW— Vladimir Putin has registered the world’s first state-approved vaccine against the coronavirus and probably expected congratulations—at least at home—for winning the global race for a vaccine, but even Russians aren’t…
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Mexico exploring phase 3 trials of Russian coronavirus vaccine
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico told Moscow on Wednesday it would like to carry out phase 3 testing of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, as part of the Latin American country’s intensifying efforts to secure early supplies of an effective medicine to control the pandemic. After a meeting with Russia’s ambassador to Mexico, Viktor Koronelli, Foreign Minister…
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Covid-19 vaccine trials have been slow to recruit Black and Latino people — and that could delay a vaccine
The multi-billion-dollar effort to get a coronavirus vaccine on the market could see delays because researchers haven’t recruited sufficient numbers of minorities to join the clinical trials. Of the 350,000 people who’ve registered online for a coronavirus clinical trial, 10% are Black or Latino, according to Dr. Jim Kublin, executive director of operations for the Covid-19…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Free for All Americans, Official Says U.S. ‘on Track’ to Deliver Doses by January 2021
A federal official announced on Thursday that a COVID-19 vaccine will be free for all Americans. “We are on track to deliver hundreds of millions of doses by January 2021,” Paul Mango, a senior health department official, told reporters. The government has invested more than $10 billion in six vaccine projects. If a vaccine is…
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Don’t Delay Your Child’s Vaccinations, Especially Now
August is the time when families with school-aged children prepare for the start of another academic year. This usually means shopping for supplies, clothes and shoes for growing girls and boys—and a visit to a health care provider for annual exams, sports physicals and recommended vaccines. August is even National Immunization Awareness Month to coincide…
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How To Treat Sunburned Lips
Keeping your lips hydrated is one thing; they need sun protection, too. With a lack of education and advertising push, however, you could go your whole life without making the connection. “There tends to be less awareness about protecting the lips from the sun,” says Hadley King, MD, a New York City-based dermatologist. “Even if we remember…
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