With social media gaining traction since SARS (2003) and Avian H5N1 (2006), it will be interesting to see what role it might now play as a media tool in the current pandemic du jour. The benefits of social media are clear, namely speed of communication, and monitoring sentiment. The cost in accuracy is not insignficant, [...]
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Human washing machines
Humour detour. @provoost just pointed me towards a peek at a future of less labour intensive aged care. “…..as the cleansing bubbling action kicked in, Toshiko Shibahara, 89, settled back to enjoy the wash and soak cycle of her nursing home’s new human washing machine.” I think it’s pretty self explanatory. I think the manufacturers [...]
