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July 29, 2019

Hong Kong is a flashpoint in the new cold war | Financial Times

In the boom years of globalisation, Hong Kong was always said to be the epitome of a commercial city whose citizens cared little for politics, as long as they could buy, sell and shop. But, across the world, the period when economic concerns always seemed to override politics is over. Once again, Hong Kong is at the forefront of a new era.

The latest study on trigger warnings finally convinced me they’re not worth it.
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Very interesting point made at the end, doing something quick and easy, that makes you feel like you're doing something useful, may come at the expense of actually doing something useful.

"Having an anxious reaction, and living to tell the tale, is actually an important part of learning to live with one’s brain. Rather than issuing trigger warnings, universities can best serve students by facilitating access to effective and proven treatments for P.T.S.D. and other mental health problems... if you feel you need a trigger warning, maybe what you really need is better medical care"