David Patton

Exploring where content, social media, marketing, news, data and journalism meet. Content strategy at @FredHutch. Opinions here are mine.

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@BryFitz My Apple News is also annoying.

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Pushing the businesses and careers that once thrived on takes to fade into near obsolescence, like personal cassette players or typewriters. Maybe to enjoy a niche following or revival by the kind of folks who may have started the take economy way back when.

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I believe this week marks the take apex.
After this, takes will decline in value until soon all takes will be of minimal worth, thus failing to outrage at scale or "go viral."
The take economy will then crash ...

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And course complete!

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TOMORROW: I’m riding in @Obliteride to support the folks I work with at @fredhutch seeking to treat and cure cancer.
My father & his father both died of cancer so I’m riding for them — and for me & my son.
This evening’s warm-up ride. 🚴🌄

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Support Team WOW https://t.co/i6tYT2l7EJ

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@jasoncfry We did a few hour visit last year to see old friends. I'm just happy the island is still there -- especially the Holiday Snack Bar!

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@jasoncfry Feels early this year. But that could be related to the weather in Seattle!

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Genetic testing & counseling is an increasing part of cancer treatment AND - hopefully - prevention. @fredhutch has a remarkable story of a woman's experience with a rare genetic mutation that => cancer, treatment & vigilant screening for her family. https://t.co/FOSwkxSfo9

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If you missed #ASCO23 @fredhutch news has a great wrap-up by @double_whammied so you can get smart on the latest in cancer research, trends and treatment.
https://t.co/s7cxx7ZGLj

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I appreciate this economist's effort not to blame but to point out folks like @GuyDealership "acted rationally."
Also says in the interview that there is so far little sign dealers pricing power is diminishing. Production remains low and demand remains strong.

[Yahoo Finance @YahooFinance]

“What happened during the pandemic really inverted those competitive dynamics,��� Economist Michael Havlin says on new car sales and prices.

Full interview:

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When having no pain is a big problem
Great piece for @fredhutch by @Sabinwiki about a common side effect of cancer treatments.
Millions of people are impacted by peripheral neuropathy each year & there are limited cures. https://t.co/uDztSsBkIC

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Saturday Science Read: A new focused research program aiming to crack one of the toughest biological challenges in medicine. https://t.co/HbFE5juIJW

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@BGrueskin I watched that commercial in horror as well. A strange example, along with the driving across the bridge.

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In the waning work hours of 2022, it's a delight to again look back on all that my @fredhutch colleagues and I have done over the past year (in text and in photos). https://t.co/e9QCLIVsSV

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Happening today at 10 am PT:
Science Says | Collaborations That Inspire Us https://t.co/ezFmUXfNbS
Tune in to hear from @fredhutch duos on how they work together to accelerate research and discover new cures.
#GivingTuesday

[Fred Hutch Cancer Center @fredhutch]

Introducing Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center’s new look! In the coming months you’ll see this new brand come to life on our campus and in our clinics through updated signs and content – and we launch campaigns that engage audiences in our mission. Learn more: https://t.co/Jj9FXfeQ87

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I'd also recommend reading this to inform how you think about college costs: https://t.co/S2zKvqFrAK

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A thoughtful, forward-looking piece on student debt forgiveness from @profgalloway https://t.co/glghaRrucF

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I think student debt forgiveness will push students and parents to be more focused on value and squeeze low-value colleges and universities to cut prices or narrow their offerings.