@sacwriter "If your degree was worth anything we wouldn't be having this conversation, maybe listen to the patient for once" is always my go to response.
I honestly can't think of anyone I know who hasn't been adversely affected by the arrogance of the medical profession
@KylePlantEmoji There's no exact translation or equivalent. So the appropriate response is going to vary on the situation.
In some cases you could offer to help, or to listen, or to offer advice. And sometimes all you can do is tell them how you feel.
@KylePlantEmoji Prayer is a mental trick that we perform to pretend to ourselves that we are helping, when we aren't. It's designed to interrupt and divert the energy of normal human interactions.
Essentially we need to stop praying, and replace that with real interactions informed by empathy.
@sacwriter I still don't think he had any idea of making it profitable. The old site had too much free speech and I'm pretty sure he was just the designated guy who drew the short straw to have to take it down.