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Phenomenal channel

To return to a less paranoid culture is reason enough. The possibility of international travel. To prevent the spread to the vulnerable.

This article indeed includes that detail.

> Partly I think nuclear triggers a cognitive bias where humans will tolerate ongoing low-level shittiness, but really struggle with large catastrophes, even if the catastrophe is far less damaging than the ongoing low-level damage.

Much like how low level corruption can be absolutely devastating to a democracy over time versus a high profile scandal or two which can be dealt with with urgency and clearer solutions.

Thorough and satisfying explanation.

Great explanation. My thoughts approximately (but more eloquently).

the true victims of covid-19....

>Now it's true that the cruise ship passengers skewed significantly older, but on the other hand, they were all ambulatory and healthy enough to be taking a cruise.

While yes this is true technically, I'm not sure the bar for "healthy enough" is as high as you're making out it is. In my experience (apologies for the anecdote), significantly obese people are quite capable of going on a cruise almost always.

I would love to read that paper of yours if you have it handy!