Postsdarth-cryptic in # covid • 9 months ago • 2 min readModelers Were ‘Astronomically Wrong’ in COVID-19 Predictions, Says Leading Epidemiologist—and the World Is Paying the PriceDr. John Ioannidis of Stanford University predicted dire social consequences if states enforced social distancing measures to curb a virus scientists didn't yet understand. “I feel extremely sad that my predictions were verified,” Ioannidis said in a recent interview with Greek media. Source: Modelers Were ‘Astronomically Wrong’ in COVID-19…darth-cryptic in # sportsphotography • 9 months ago • 1 min readXC 2018: 19th Annual Holy Trinity Early Season Showcase - Boys JV (IMG 8725)This photo is from the boys JV race at the 19th Annual Holy Trinity Early Season Showcase in Melbourne, Florida on August 25th, 2018. EXIF data: Camera:Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Exposure Time:1/1000s Aperture:ƒ/5.6 ISO:400 Focal Length:43.126mm Orientation:Horizontal (normal) Metering Mode:Multi-segment…darth-cryptic in # regulation • 10 months ago • 1 min readPeople Resent Businesses More In Highly-Regulated Industries"There is a positive relationship between the amount of governmental interference in an economic arena, and the abuse and invective heaped upon the businessmen serving that arena." Source: People Resent Businesses More In Highly-Regulated Industries - Foundation for Economic Education This issue is that government action to control…darth-cryptic in # covid19 • 11 months ago • 2 min readOne Overlooked COVID-19 Legacy Will Haunt Your GrandchildrenDuring the public health crisis caused by COVID-19 and the economic crisis that resulted from the government-mandated societal shutdown, the public’s attention has focused on short-term threats and immediate consequences. This, understandably, led to an emphasis on figures such as the approximately 2.1 million confirmed cases of coronavirus…darth-cryptic in # sportsphotography • last year • 1 min readXC 2018: 19th Annual Holy Trinity Early Season Showcase - Boys JV (IMG 8712)This photo is from the boys JV race at the 19th Annual Holy Trinity Early Season Showcase in Melbourne, Florida on August 25th, 2018. EXIF data: Camera:Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Exposure Time:1/1000s Aperture:ƒ/5.6 ISO:400 Focal Length:28.816mm Orientation:Horizontal (normal) Metering Mode:Multi-segment…darth-cryptic in # news • last year • 2 min readMinneapolis Man Who Watched His Business Burn Says He’s Leaving. History Suggests More Will FollowEconomic research and basic economic theory indicate that Minneapolis residents will suffer from myriad cascading consequences ranging from business flight, reduced capital investment, higher insurance costs, and lower property values. All of these effects will be especially hard on underprivileged communities. Source: Minneapolis Man Who…darth-cryptic in # sportsphotography • last year • 1 min readXC 2018: 19th Annual Holy Trinity Early Season Showcase - Boys JV (IMG 8707)This photo is from the boys JV race at the 19th Annual Holy Trinity Early Season Showcase in Melbourne, Florida on August 25th, 2018. EXIF data: Camera:Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Exposure Time:1/1000s Aperture:ƒ/5 ISO:400 Focal Length:447.069mm Orientation:Horizontal (normal) Metering Mode:Multi-segment…darth-cryptic in # megacon • last year • 1 min readMegaCon 2017: John Schneider (5)John Schneider (Bo Duke ) at the Dukes of Hazzard panel at MegaCon 2017. This photo was taken by me at MegaCon 2017 in Orlando, Florida on May 27th, 2017. EXIF data: Camera:Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Exposure Time:1/20s Aperture:ƒ/5 ISO:1000 Focal Length:86.896mm Orientation:Horizontal (normal) Metering…darth-cryptic in # health • last year • 2 min read‘A Year's Worth of Suicide Attempts in Four Weeks’: The Unintended Consequences of COVID-19 LockdownsAn ABC affiliate in California reports that doctors at John Muir Medical Center tell them they have seen more deaths by suicide than COVID-19 during the quarantine.“The numbers are unprecedented,” said Dr. Michael deBoisblanc, referring to the spike in suicides. "We've never seen numbers like this, in such a short period of time."A bevy of…darth-cryptic in # megacon • last year • 1 min readMegaCon 2017: Tom Wopat (2)Tom Wopat (Luke Duke ) at the Dukes of Hazzard panel at MegaCon 2017. This photo was taken by me at MegaCon 2017 in Orlando, Florida on May 27th, 2017. EXIF data: Camera:Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Exposure Time:1/20s Aperture:ƒ/5.8 ISO:800 Focal Length:107.288mm Orientation:Horizontal (normal) Metering…darth-cryptic in # politics • last year • 2 min readWhy Libertarianism Is Not Mainstream (But Should Be)< We can make wiser policy decisions by asking the libertarian questions no one wants to ask: What protects this program from corruption? What are the unintended consequences? Do we have the right to force others to comply with this rule? Source: Why Libertarianism Is Not Mainstream (But Should Be) - Foundation for Economic Education…darth-cryptic in # sportsphotography • 2 years ago • 1 min readXC 2018: 19th Annual Holy Trinity Early Season Showcase - Boys JV (IMG 8689)This photo is from the boys JV race at the 19th Annual Holy Trinity Early Season Showcase in Melbourne, Florida on August 25th, 2018. EXIF data: Camera:Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Exposure Time:1/1000s Aperture:ƒ/4.5 ISO:400 Focal Length:38.819mm Orientation:Horizontal (normal) Metering Mode:Multi-segment…darth-cryptic in # coronavirus • 2 years ago • 2 min readYes, There Are Tradeoffs between Disease Prevention and Economic DestructionNo, economists are not cynics who are so blindly obsessed with the stock market that they do not care whether your grandmother dies. They, like everybody else, want to maximize human well-being. Source: Yes, There Are Tradeoffs between Disease Prevention and Economic Destruction - Foundation for Economic Education There seems to be a large…darth-cryptic in # news • 2 years ago • 4 min readLand O' Lakes - A Much Needed Change or Political Correctness Run Amok?An old story at this point but still relevant in today's political climate: If you haven't heard, Land 'O Lakes recently decided to remove the depiction of a Native American from their packaging. Predictably, this has let to accusations of out of control political correctness and counter accusations of racism and generally being like Trump.…darth-cryptic in # coronavirus • 2 years ago • 1 min readAmerica's Hyper-Regulated Health Care Industry Has Been Exposed by COVID-19Why do so many hospitals lack the necessary number of beds? Why do they not have enough ventilators, CT scanners, and other essential equipment? Why is there a shortage of medical professionals, and why are doctors retiring at rates that cannot be replaced? Source: America's Hyper-Regulated Health Care Industry Has Been Exposed by COVID-19 -…darth-cryptic in # politics • 2 years ago • 1 min readThe Soviet Union Began as a Democratic Experiment in SocialismIn Russian, Soviet literally means "council." In theory the system was going to create a voice for every member of the proletariat. In practice, however, it became a nightmare of despotism. Source: The Soviet Union Began as a Democratic Experiment in Socialism - Foundation for Economic Education The problem with Socialism, even so-called…darth-cryptic in # covid19 • 2 years ago • 2 min readCOVID-19 and the Trolley Problem: You’re on the Tracks and the Government Is Controlling the SwitchSomething to think about before the next time we are all told to stay home... Many amateur philosophers have heard of the "trolley problem." But how many of you ever imagined you'd find yourself on the tracks? Source: COVID-19 and the Trolley Problem: You’re on the Tracks and the Government Is Controlling the Switch - Foundation for…darth-cryptic in # economics • 2 years ago • 1 min readThe Anti-Capitalists Are (Still) Wrong about History—and Much MoreThose suggesting capitalism is in its final throes assume two things: 1) Economic inequality equals injustice; 2) The existence of economic inequality means that capitalism must be replaced. Neither proposition is true. Source: The Anti-Capitalists Are (Still) Wrong about History—and Much More - Foundation for Economic Education Is…darth-cryptic in # news • 2 years ago • 0 min readdarth-cryptic in # sportsphotography • 2 years ago • 1 min readXC 2018: 19th Annual Holy Trinity Early Season Showcase - Boys JV (IMG 8650)This photo is from the boys JV race at the 19th Annual Holy Trinity Early Season Showcase in Melbourne, Florida on August 25th, 2018. EXIF data: Camera:Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Exposure Time:1/1000s Aperture:ƒ/5.6 ISO:400 Focal Length:60.145mm Orientation:Horizontal (normal) Metering Mode:Multi-segment…
