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I've seen forecasts that this may last a few months, or until a vaccine is created. We need to expand our options beyond death or economic collapse. Not only that, but this almost certainly isn't the last pandemic we'll see, I think we should expect another one of similar magnitude within 10 years (like we expected another major terrorist attack within 10 years of 9/11) and plan accordingly.

We techies are some of the ones best positioned to keep the economy going. No need to physically travel, can remote access resources, and the ability to value generation engines. In the information economy, we absolutely need to do our part. That should be what we take away from this tragedy.




it usually takes a year for a vaccine to come out between the time it takes to create a working vaccine & starting to distribute it.


But I really wonder if this time some kind of shortcut may be granted due to the unique, exceptional situation?




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