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When Models and Reality Clash: A Review of Predictions of Epidemic and Pandemic Mortality

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Modeling can assist in raising questions to be answered by research. Technological advances have contributed to the reduction in infectious diseases, including pandemic mortality. But misuse of technology through inappropriate use of models could undo many of these important gains.

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The Creation of Our “Permanent Record”

The Creation of Our “Permanent Record”

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The threat from government surveillance is psychological. We “think” without knowing that the National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Homeland Security, or FBI are building up something like our High School Permanent Record or our “social credit” record.

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