Thank you, Pfizer and the Medical Center of Aurora! I'm grateful to all the hard-working scientists and researchers who developed this innovative product. Your ingenuity and efforts will help millions of people around the world.
Friday, December 18, 2020
Pfizer Vaccine!
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Hsieh Forbes Column: Why I Wear A Mask
My latest Forbes piece is now out: "Why I Wear A Mask".
This is my response to a question I've frequently received from friends and readers.
Monday, November 30, 2020
Hsieh Forbes Column: "When The Doctor Becomes A Patient"
My latest Forbes piece is now out: "When The Doctor Becomes A Patient: My Thanks For US Health Care".
I offer some post-Thanksgiving gratitude for the many good things of the US health system that I experienced during my recent bout of septic olecranon bursitis.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Hsieh Forbes Column: Three Covid-19 Success Stories
My latest Forbes piece is now out: "Three Covid-19 Success Stories".
We can learn from places and organizations that have been able to limit the spread of the virus.
Of note: "[E]conomic self-interest dovetailed nicely with infection control for both Disney World and the NBA. Both organizations had strong economic reasons to make their endeavors successful for employees and customers alike."
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Hsieh Forbes Column: Is It Safe To Crack Your Knuckles?
My latest Forbes piece is now out: "Is It Safe To Crack Your Knees And Knuckles?"
And click through to learn why Dr. Donald Unger is the deserving recipient of an Ig Nobel Prize for research in this area!Sunday, August 30, 2020
Hsieh Forbes Column: Could A ‘Morality Pill’ Help Stop The Covid-19 Pandemic?
I make the following three points in response to this speculative proposal:
1) The science is still quite dubious.
2) The concept of a “morality pill” is pretty controversial amongst ethicists.
3) Even if a “morality pill” were fully safe and effective, the ethics of any mandatory “morality pill” basically reduces to the already existing ethics over mandating people wear masks.
For more details, read the full piece at "Could A ‘Morality Pill’ Help Stop The Covid-19 Pandemic?"
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Hsieh Forbes Column On Blood Type And Science Reporting
Beware early science reporting on "hot" topics.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Hsieh Forbes Column: Delayed Cancer Care Due To Covid-19 Could Cost Thousands Of Lives
I discuss the cost in lives due to the lockdowns, and how this illustrates Bastiat's principle of "the seen vs. the unseen". I also offer some practical suggestions for patients and for lawmakers.