Mass genetic screening is not likely to be super beneficial. I’m not trying to poop on your idea, but there’s no reason for people to trust that a system will keep them anonymous or protect their health data.

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Absolutely.

questions about this condition that we don’t know yet. It will be much more difficult to find out in this environment. While the condition is likely rare, children should not suffer because of geopolitical attacks.

A bombing in Caracas impacts pediatric health care in the US.

severe neurological injury/death due to a single anesthesia exposure.

How do we screen families when everyone is scared that ICE is going to abduct them?

What family will feel safe sharing their Venezuelan ancestry while our president is determined to destabilize Venezuela?

There are so many

Same. It is the most sensible course of action in this DIY public health hellscape.

It’s also extremely disappointing that despite the fact that masking made it obvious how much harder it is to understand people without seeing lips moving, we didn’t end up with better quality, effective see-through masks.
😷 😢

I don't want to participate in a transmission chain that brings the virus to them. I also just don't want the disruption that even a mild case of flu (or whatever respiratory pathogen) would introduce into my life.

Taking reasonable, evidence-based precautions for yourself has no bearing on others.

New ‘swag’!

Two T-shirt options
Neither says “awkword”
Both symbolize the movement

Only $20 each

And 25% goes to @onepeoplesproject.bsky.social

thisisawkword.com/store

He has a fun podcast as well if you haven’t seen it. 🙏

I’m very familiar with determinism and Sapolsky’s work and very much work from a deterministic framework. Determinism does not magic away our moral lives - but provides very a framework to examine them in greater, more holistic context.

Love reading, but it’s not just stuff to read

I’m working on some public facing resources based on years of leading groups 🥰

This administration is imposing community wide moral injury.

The vibe this year is very, very different.

I had one on, but very few anywhere anymore. 😢

I’m so glad it’s bringing you as much joy as it brings my team! 🐕 🌈