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neuroanalysis··on Moderna Covid vaccine candidate almost 95% effective, trials show
Let's also accept that many judgements on outcome are not only subjective but culturally biased. Assuming we both agreed on values and we were analyzing identical scenarios then you could argue that a difference in choice would boil down to differences in the effective use of reasoning
neuroanalysis··on Moderna Covid vaccine candidate almost 95% effective, trials show
This is not how the Prisoner's dilemma works since not getting the vaccine is not a purely dominant strategy. You are neglecting to adjust the vaccination scenario payout to account for the fact that you personally are much less likely to get Covid-19 if exposed to someone infected. This benefit largely exceeds any cost of receiving the vaccine based on current data.
neuroanalysis··on Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees
He effort you have him ousted was led by Bill Gurley of Benchmark and several other VC investors in Uber. Essentially the board asked him to step down and he did.
neuroanalysis··on Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees
Profitability should have no bearing on whether drivers are classified as employees or contractors. If these companies can’t turn a profit while complying with the law then they don’t have a viable business model. That is entirely their problem.

Furthermore, the assumptions you make regarding future hiring practices are unfounded. Nothing stipulates that resumes or interviews, let alone in person, would be required to extend employment.

neuroanalysis··on Zoom needs to clean up its privacy act
Why are you assuming that the Zoom software was the culprit? Perhaps you had an unstable connection with high jitter?