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Mari, the Happy Wanderer's avatar

In spite of having clicked the like button, I can’t exactly say that I like this post. Nonetheless, I think you are right, unfortunately.

The 21st Century Salonnière's avatar

It’s not hard to imagine that our species is ending itself.

Tracy Wilson's avatar

Excellent read. Thanks.

Jeff G's avatar

I’m sorry but I can’t take a guy named Feigl-Ding seriously. Don’t h8.

The 21st Century Salonnière's avatar

I think all he did was post that the WHO was meeting today. And they are.

Jeff G's avatar

Sorry, I’m taking the piss, as so often. I think he’s also a big Covid commentator.

The 21st Century Salonnière's avatar

Sorry — just dense after a long day! And yes he is!

And his tweets _do_ bring all the lunatics to the yard! :)

Katrina Gulliver's avatar

He then shifted his bio to conflict expert when Ukraine was invaded! Total grifter.

Jeff G's avatar

I should steal a page from his book

Jeff G's avatar

Oh right — I follow you on the Twitters

The 21st Century Salonnière's avatar

I just followed a flaneur on the Twitters. How many self-proclaimed flaneurs are there? So maybe I follow ya.

The 21st Century Salonnière's avatar

Thank you for the kind retweet, Katrina! (Loved your TEDx talk! That opening anecdote about the Rhine-- really funny!)

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May 21, 2022
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The 21st Century Salonnière's avatar

Thanks for your comments— I agree we saw (likely) more incompetence than anything. I worry for the “next one” whether it’s monkeypox or something else.