Author Malcolm Gladwell’s Revenge of the Tipping Point examines viral phenomena. Within it, he introduces the concept of the “superspreader.” He posits that “superspreaders” can create viral events. Superspreaders possess unique characteristics that make them capable of creating a viral effect. One aspect of this concept is that even one individual is needed to igniteContinue reading “Thoughts About “Revenge of The Tipping Point””
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Shemini: A High Standard?
I grew up in an intoxicated world known as Los Angeles. More likely than not, my contemporaries used drugs and alcohol. Junior High School was when the abuse originated. I recall one classmate having a cornucopia of drugs stored a tin which was then housed in her locker. For another, I recall that even hisContinue reading “Shemini: A High Standard?”
Love High Neighbor?
in los angeles, being overcome by toxic marijuana fumes at one’s home or business is commonplace. oblivious product consumers often contaminate a significant area which can envelop the elderly, the infirmed and children. occasionally, my offices get the stink so bad from the air conditioning unit that we have to turn it off until theContinue reading “Love High Neighbor?”
Thou Shalt Prescribe? Should Justice Principles Apply to Medicine? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
i used to suffer from annual sinus infections. the treatment was simple. one doctor appointment and a $5.00 prescription for erythromycin. one year, my doctor wrote a script for a “new” medication. he told me that it might make me feel better “a day” sooner. the pharmacy bill for the new drug was $70.00! thereContinue reading “Thou Shalt Prescribe? Should Justice Principles Apply to Medicine? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Moral Compass, Ten Commandments’ Principles, and Prescription Drugs: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
prescription drug commercials and magazine advertisements list myriads of medication side-effects. side-effects can be severe and can include suicidal and homicidal thoughts. thus, medications can impact an individual’s adherence to ten commandments’ principles. prescription medications, unlike recreational drugs or are taken with good intent. thus, a morality issue arises when there are side-effects of aContinue reading “The Moral Compass, Ten Commandments’ Principles, and Prescription Drugs: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The People vs. Harry Potter: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in the united states, there is a trend to try decriminalize or legalize street drugs. advocates point to the fact that these individuals often commit crimes in order to obtain funds to purchase the drugs and, that if the drugs were legal, the costs would be more manageable. advocates also point to the fact thatContinue reading “The People vs. Harry Potter: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 