Posts by Jeff Berwick

Last year a CNBC article shed light on people’s reluctance to wear masks, social distance and self-isolate. YOU are the sociopath! Researchers from Brazil’s State University of Londrina found that people who reported “antisocial traits,” such as low levels of empathy and high levels of callousness and risk-taking, were less-likely to comply with Covid-19 prevention…

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“We got our second dose of the Moderna vaccine 3 days ago (in Florida). We feel like we have a mild case that is very unpleasant. After the first dose a month ago, I had no symptoms and my husband developed nausea and muscle aches that lasted for about 2 days. They gave a much…

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Okay On the count of four As loud as you can You’ll say, “Bit-Coin” I’ll say, “Huh, yeah” You’ll say, “What is it good for?” I’ll say, “Absolutely” You’ll say, “EVERYTHING” Have you got that? I didn’t hear you, have you got that? Yeah… Elon Musk announced Tesla will accept Bitcoin as payment. Jim Cramer…

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With Jeff Bezos no longer running Amazon, sources are reporting that he’s looking forward to spending some of his free time destroying small businesses like he always did. This time will be different, however, since he’ll be bulldozing them in person. “This has always been my passion,” said Bezos with a jolly smile, “but I’ve…

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“We hold the largest social movement in global history. Today, we have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. People are waking up to our global call: for racial justice and an end to economic injustice, environmental racism, and white supremacy. We’re only getting started ✊🏾” That’s right. Black Lives Matter has been nominated for…