Category: Issues
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How can we defend our capacity for attention and empathy?
The following article was written by Boyd Collins, an information scientist, web application architect, and philosopher of technology. In it, he outlines how social media manipulates human behavior. Through this article, Collins offers to us an understanding of how we can better use social media so that it can support full human relationships. He also…
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We are living in a manufactured nightmare
This article written by Vernon Coleman looks back on the predictions and analyses he made early in the pandemic and assesses which of these predictions have already manifested. Coleman integrates various information to support his idea thay the coronavirus panic is a hoax, manufactured to promote mass vaccinations and to depopulate the elderly. Editor’s Note: Coleman’s article…
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Clinical trial for virgin coconut oil shows potential as supplement COVID-19 treatment
Clinical trials on virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a supplement for treatment of COVID-19 is showing promise as a majority of participants have been discharged. The initial study was conducted at Sta. Rosa Community Hospital and involved 45 patients with mild symptoms. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato Dela Pena says that more…
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Education secretary: Children need human interaction
Philippines’ eduction secretary Leonor Briones cites the importance of human interaction to the development of children as rationale for allowing limited face to face classes in low risk areas. In this interview with The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sec. Briones also says that children are not too affected by the pandemic and allowing human interaction, though limited,…
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Metro Manila may return to stricter quarantine level if cases hit 85k by end of July
In a press briefing yesterday, July 22, 2020, presidential spokesperson said that the Philippines’ capital may revert back to a stricter quarantine if coronavirus cases reach 85,000 by July 31. Under a stricter quarantine level, businesses can only operate up to 50% and limitations to transport services will continue. Editor’s Note: This is what happens when…
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No Need To Panic Over Infection Numbers: Deaths Continue To Decrease
At this time, the number of infections, while important, is not the overriding indicator to base policy decisions on. There are significant uncertainties surrounding the accuracy of testing and the establishment of infection numbers. These issues lead to problematic media reporting, misguided policy decisions, and a confused, fearful public. IATF, DOH, UP, media and others…
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Where is the evidence for the coronavirus panic?
This article written by Roger W. Koops for the American Institute for Economic Research says that there is no extraordinary evidence that points to the apocalyptic nature of the coronavirus. Nothing we know about the virus has warranted the kind of panic it has ensued. Koops begins his article by looking at the time before…
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A reminder: We need to stop sanitizing everything and let bacteria back in our lives
The following article was written by Joselin Linder in 2016 and speaks of the delicate balance in the microbial ecosystem that exists within our bodies. It tells us of the discoveries of Dr. Jack Gilbert who saw the benefit of increasing microbial diversity in the home. He says that this helps boost our immune system…
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UK taskforce: Coronavirus restrictions will remain if large numbers refuse vaccine
Following the publication of the CCDH report wherein 1/3 of Britons may not take the vaccine, the UK taskforce warned that coronavirus restrictions will remain in place if many refuse the vaccine. The statement was released days after the UK government signed deals with pharmaceutical companies securing millions of doses for the coronavirus vaccine. Kate…
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Atleast 1/3 of Britons may not take coronavirus vaccine
A recent poll conducted by YouGov for the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) found that at least 31% of Britons and 41% of US respondents will not have the coronavirus vaccine or are unsure about it. The following research findings comes as a surprise as news of human trials of coronavirus vaccines have recently been publicized. …
