Top 5 articles: A government experiment in public health
Also: candied oranges.
Happy weekend! Here are your top 5 reads for the week:
“A Historic Quarantine” (The Atlantic)
Because what was previously considered to be an animal-to-animal disease has now jumped to humans in Wuhan, China, and the government has completely shut down the city, giving rise to a new experiment in public health and governance.
“A Warning from the ‘60s Generation” (The Washington Post)
Because this historical account of the progressive movements in the ‘60s is really very good, and the lessons drawn feel relevant for today’s politics.
“The Secret History of Facial Recognition” (Wired)
Because this essay is an account of the man who created facial recognition.
“America's Radioactive Secret” (Rolling Stone)
Because we have more evidence that oil and gas resources are poisoning more people than we previously thought, and it gives rise to ideas like the one imparted in the article in #5.
“The Climate Change Solution that Climate Deniers Can Get Behind” (Vice)
Because renewable energy and resources are something Democrats and Republicans can agree on, and with dwindling resources (and their risks - see Rolling Stone article above), why shouldn’t we demand more big investments from Congress, companies and investors?
BONUS: “End Your Meal Elegantly With Candied Oranges” (New York Times)
Because, you’re worth it.