The Personal Safety Barometer

Florida, USA
Joined January 2017
Safe-esteem retweeted
Join the conversation to understand how Web 3.0 can bring together both the Paris Agreement and the SDGs @UNDESA #data #sdgs #ClimateAction #web3community
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Most Americans severely underestimate the risk of violent crime in U.S. cities compared to global travel destinations. #crime #risk #travel #bias
The recent court ruling has given travelers the option to choose whether or not to wear masks on flights, buses, and trains. Having been on a plane myself yesterday—and recognizing cases are on the rise in many states—here is why I will continue to wear a mask when I travel. 1/6
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Comparing new hazards to other/familiar ones is indeed how we judge and ‘quantify’ personal risks. It’s unfortunate this article by @benjmueller echoes truisms of failing risk communication yet fails to mention successful solutions like Safe-xplore nytimes.com/2022/04/17/scien…
According to the received wisdom, it's always better to "rip the bandaid off": condense pain into a shorter, more intense burst, then move on and be done with it. But is this old adage actually true? Research suggests that it's not. hubs.ly/Q0186dCS0
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We have an opportunity & obligation to create a healthier digital environment for all by deepening our understanding of the impact of #COVID19 #HealthMisinformation. You can play a key role in this work by sharing how misinfo has affected your community. cnn.com/2022/03/03/health/su…
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Smoking is so common and familiar that it can be hard to grasp just how large the impact is. Every year, around 8 million people die prematurely from smoking. But we have already made progress against smoking, and it is a fight we can win. Read more: ourworldindata.org/smoking-b…
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A high safe-esteem is typically associated with the type of intellectual curiosity and skepticism that @juliagalef elegantly defined as ‘scout mindset’. One that recognizes how susceptible we are to motivated reasoning + conspiratorial thinking. scientificamerican.com/artic… #COVID19
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Sadly, neither success nor education can guarantee a high safe-esteem. Risk judgment and decision-making are plagued by innumeracy, bias, and misinformation for humans across the board. But we can always improve it and make smarter, safer choices. Try safe-xplore.com
Novak Djokovic made it clear on the BBC : he will not get jabed
Uncertainty and ambiguity about life risks only amplify fear and anxiety. Improve you Safe-esteem, and live unafraid! zcu.io/nalC
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Coronavirus FAQ: What is the difference between isolation and quarantine? NPR explains the changing guidelines from the CDC regarding isolation and quarantine. zcu.io/UWGo
Don’t let misinformation and fear get in your way. Get Safe-xplore and enjoy your journey. zcu.io/wujo
How Covid and climate misinformation spread in 2021 bbc.in/3JtsZHv
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The greatest gift is our health and safety. Get smart about keeping yourself and your family safe this Holiday Season, and share the tools to make better decisions at home or when traveling safe-xplore.com
CBS News: “The U.S. is averaging 260 pediatric COVID hospitalizations a day, up nearly 30% from last week. Health officials say pediatric hospitalizations in NYC rose nearly five-fold from the start of Dec. Almost all of those children were unvaccinated.” cbsnews.com/amp/news/child-c…