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The CDC issued a health warning regarding monkeypox specifically targeting the LGBTQ+ community ahead of June Pride Month festivities. Reports indicate that many early cases in the United States were identified among gay and bisexual men. The warning suggests increased caution during social gatherings, though officials clarify that the virus can be passed to anyone through close contact.
Cranky Geeks 2010, Social Networks, Communication Disease Vector
A 2010 clip from the program Cranky Geeks features a discussion on how social networks act as a disease vector in a population with no immunity. The hosts compare the addictive nature of Facebook and Twitter notifications to the dopamine hits of early email systems. They argue that these platforms have caused a societal dislocation by prioritizing interaction over calculation.
