you can help the people who are helping people RIGHT NOW by donating to @feedingamerica. please consider if you're able to. every little bit counts
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in science there are “rules” and “exceptions.” rules provide consensus and patterns, while exceptions provide outliers that challenge (prove) the rules. in hard sciences like physics, a virtual 100% consensus is possible, but in soft sciences like economics, it's never that clean
most data around this crisis is incomplete, constantly evolving, and being politically warped, making it near impossible to interpret without context from relevant experts, especially since fear is so prevalent
just try to think critically, be understanding, and do what you can
note: all companies have a bottom line, so anything we publish is a form of propaganda to encourage positive association and memory with our brand, despite whatever our intentions. remember to consume advertising and PR with skepticism, even if the message is "helpful"
if you or someone you know is helping on the frontlines of this crisis, please DM us your stories. we’re looking for everyday people playing their part who aren’t getting the media coverage or support they deserve
as a company, our end goal will always be selling product, but rather than promoting ads overtly crafted to sell during this crisis, we are committed to:
1.) providing factual, helpful information
2.) bridging our cultural polarization
3.) helping people who are helping people
thanks to all of you we've now raised an additional $10,000 for @feedingamerica in the midst of this crisis. our ideological differences may never be resolved, but making sure people are fed should always be something we can come together on
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during this pandemic it’s vital to stay wary of charlatans peddling “miracle cures” that are “all natural,” such as colloidal silver or herbal remedies. many people are afraid and extra susceptible to scams. please counter falsities if you see them with both data and compassion
it's easy to post about data from trusted institutions to echo chambers of those who already have faith in those institutions. the hard work is going to people in our lives who need to hear these facts, but can only hear them from real relationships, not holier-than-thou lectures
it's good to keep an open mind, but once you've consulted expert consensus and credible contrarians, a time comes to (virtually) close it
combat misinformation, but remember the person behind the screen. you can't help those on the ground from a high horse
steak-umm bless
i've been catching up on messages today and just wanted to say thank you all for sharing your stories and kind words. we're working on potential ways to highlight the everyday heroes in this crisis who aren't getting covered by the media so stay tuned and steak-umm bless
trying to act “objective” is admirable but impossible, and even counterproductive since there is no universal standard of human objectivity. we all carry blind spots and biases. striving to act impartial on the other hand is crucial for journalists and anyone working with data
who are some heroes out there helping on the frontlines of this crisis that aren’t getting media coverage? doctors, neighbors, volunteers, researchers, whoever.
reply or DM us with your stories