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Love In the Age of Covid-19
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Love In the Age of Covid-19 I will start with a caveat that will sooner or later become evident faithful readers: pretty much everything life-lesson notion I bring this table has been (or will be) memorialized in film. Our ongoing crisis is mindful of Denzel Washington's "Fallen" wherein (spoiler alert) humans careen through the movie transmitting the evil spirit of Azazel through even the most incidental contact. As a first step, allow me to quickly disabuse anyone of the fear that our vulnerability is that perilous. That said, there is growing fear (Topic A: Italy) that the virus is spreading exponentially, despite sometimes draconian containment strategies. Because Covid-19 is a recent evolutionary development, humans have not had sufficient time to develop a neutralizing *resistance*. (Aside: pandemic conspiracy theorists are feasting on the how/why/implications) Consequently, when we are infected, our bodies fight the symptoms until either the virus is exhausted (96+% of us) or we are *exhausted* (<4% of us). Note that the data science is still in nascent stages, relying on limited (but accumulating) data. All life forms are in constant contact with germs and the risk of some sort of infection is a life-long existential threat. Our ability to resist, live long and prosper is a unique mix of nature and nurture. In other words, we survive through the graces of good genetics, healthy bodies and building/sustaining resistance through travel and otherwise engaging Life in all its fascinating aspects. So, how do we live our sexually-liberated and epicurean lives amidst The Pandemic? Individually, our genetic die is cast. Some people were "born" resistant, others not so much. Genetic engineering has some distance to cover before we can usefully manipulate that which our ancestors have *gifted* us. However, if you have been contemplating a transition to a healthier lifestyle- and somehow the risks of clogged arteries, diabetes, a lousy sex life and general malaise have not been sufficiently motivating- you now have even more exigent incentives for fortifying your body with diet, exercise and rest. Collectively, bioethics reminds us that even if we are destined to be *survivors*, we are still transmitters and our actions have consequences. Perhaps we are personally immune to Azazel's *evil* but we can still pass the infection along as facilely as any other human. To my mind there is an underlying moral requirement to be self-aware and observe the 5-day self-quarantine (current thinking) should we feel that we exhibit symptoms or have been in contact with those who have symptoms and/or have been diagnosed as positive. While testing kits are in distribution, it will be a while before home-versions are readily available. In sum, we will continue to live our lives and pursue our fantasies. We are only allotted so much time and energy in this Life and *deferred gratification* can only take us so far. However, staying mindful, informed and selfless in our choices is (and always will be) the *right thing to do*. To address a lingering question: are we all *extras* in "Walking Dead- Season 2", reeling through this crisis, awaiting a final *answer* from CDC that we will ALL eventually be infected? At this point there is way more *speculation* than *science*, so we will all await our fate with bated breath (properly masked, of course). |
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I will start with a caveat that will sooner or later become evident to faithful readers: pretty much everything life-lesson notion I bring to this table has been (or will be) memorialized in film. Our ongoing crisis is mindful of Denzel Washington's "Fallen" wherein (spoiler alert) humans careen through the movie transmitting the evil spirit of Azazel through even the most incidental contact. As a first step, allow me to quickly disabuse anyone of the fear that our vulnerability is that perilous. That said, there is growing fear (Topic A: Italy) that the virus is spreading exponentially, despite sometimes draconian containment strategies. Because Covid-19 is a recent evolutionary development, humans have not had sufficient time to develop a neutralizing *resistance*. (Aside: pandemic conspiracy theorists are feasting on the how/why/implications) Consequently, when we are infected, our bodies fight the symptoms until either the virus is exhausted (96+% of us) or we are *exhausted* (<4% of us). Note that the data science is still in nascent stages, relying on limited (but accumulating) data. All life forms are in constant contact with germs and the risk of some sort of infection is a life-long existential threat. Our ability to resist, live long and prosper is a unique mix of nature and nurture. In other words, we survive through the graces of good genetics, healthy bodies and building/sustaining resistance through travel and otherwise engaging Life in all its fascinating aspects. So, how do we live our sexually-liberated and epicurean lives amidst The Pandemic? Individually, our genetic die is cast. Some people were "born" resistant, others not so much. Genetic engineering has some distance to cover before we can usefully manipulate that which our ancestors have *gifted* us. However, if you have been contemplating a transition to a healthier lifestyle- and somehow the risks of clogged arteries, diabetes, a lousy sex life and general malaise have not been sufficiently motivating- you now have even more exigent incentives for fortifying your body with diet, exercise and rest. Collectively, bioethics reminds us that even if we are destined to be *survivors*, we are still transmitters and our actions have consequences. Perhaps we are personally immune to Azazel's *evil* but we can still pass the infection along as facilely as any other human. To my mind there is an underlying moral requirement to be self-aware and observe the 5-day self-quarantine (current thinking) should we feel that we exhibit symptoms or have been in contact with those who have symptoms and/or have been diagnosed as positive. While testing kits are in distribution, it will be a while before home-versions are readily available. In sum, we will continue to live our lives and pursue our fantasies. We are only allotted so much time and energy in this Life and *deferred gratification* can only take us so far. However, staying mindful, informed and selfless in our choices is (and always will be) the *right thing to do*. To address a lingering question: are we all *extras* in "Walking Dead- Season 2", reeling through this crisis, awaiting a final *answer* from CDC that we will ALL eventually be infected? At this point there is way more *speculation* than *science*, so we will all await our fate with bated breath (properly masked, of course).
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Basically now is the cold and flu season, so most reasonable people keep a distance anyway, and keep extra clean. This season there are 37 thousand dead just from the flu, and 128 thousand hospitalized from the flu..... and 28 dead from C-19. Really most anyone is more likely to just catch a cold.
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Basically now is the cold and flu season, so most reasonable people keep a distance anyway, and keep extra clean. This season there are 37 thousand dead just from the flu, and 128 thousand hospitalized from the flu..... and 28 dead from C-19. Really most anyone is more likely to just catch a cold.
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I am of the mindset that the "panic" about C-19 is media driven. We have become so used to "flu season" we no longer associate it with any dire ramifications such as death, Yep, dead flu victims as this point out number he C-19 folks in numbers and in percentages. My blog posts about C-19 are there to help keep most of us sane and give some facts that I receive from my medical contacts in the private and medical sector. I am a very high risk individual and I know what to do and what not to do no matter the "illness" that the current dish du jour. And The idiots dont realize you cant eat TP Thanks for yourwell written post!!  (Virtual Symposium Group) use Virtual Symposium Group
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I am of the mindset that the "panic" about C-19 is media driven. We have become so used to "flu season" we no longer associate it with any dire ramifications such as death, Yep, dead flu victims as this point out number he C-19 folks in numbers and in percentages. My blog posts about C-19 are there to help keep most of us sane and give some facts that I receive from my medical contacts in the private and medical sector. I am a very high risk individual and I know what to do and what not to do no matter the "illness" that the current dish du jour. And The idiots dont realize you cant eat TP Thanks for yourwell written post!!
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I sincerely hope your conclusion is correct. But it is early days for Covid-19 and the virus is far from contained. I also note that the current US flu season began in October, 2019 and that the first diagnosis of Covid-19 on US soil was in Washington state on January 21. The US flu season has peaked and is expected to dissipate to nil by May. My worry is that Covid-19 will have achieved its feared pandemic scale by then. The important thing is to know your own body - how it normally reacts during this cold and flu season, and upcoming Spring pollen season. Don't go running to the hospital or doctor for every symptom you might have. Self precautionary actions: Keep clean, wash your hands and face often, take off your shoes before entering your home, if you go shopping wash with soap and water the cans, bottles, wrapped goods. Wash with water fruits, vegetables. This is because people have touched or sneezed on these items. Avoid crowds, avoid confined spaces with large groups of people [theaters, elevators]. Be careful about where you touch in public,..again wash your hands. Wash your steering wheel, door handle, pull break, when you get home. Just being more aware of what we touch, where/when we go, who [how many] we're around in our daily lives, allowing 6 to 10 feet between people you don't know, when out in public, and taking appropriate sanitary actions, will make a huge difference.
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Also , pertaining to , "Love during this virus crisis"? Masturbate. Now isn't the best time to be hooking up with people you don't know.
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