NotableWe should take the hantavirus more seriously. “Public health officials, from the W.H.O. to U.S. officials, would be more helpful if they stopped constantly reassuring people about the likelihood of future events they can’t accurately calculate.” — Zeynep Tufekci, a contributing Opinion writer The Democrat who wants to eradicate Zionism. “At a moment when progressives are becoming increasingly disgusted with Israel and when pro-Israel groups are aligning against progressive candidates, it’s not surprising to see antisemitism cropping up on the left.” — Michelle Goldberg, an Opinion columnist Your decision-making is all wrong. “The pull to keep searching for something better has poisoned even the most mundane moments.” — David Epstein, the author of “Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better” Spotlight
What Unites the U.S. and China? The Inequality of A.I.A guest essayist argues that there is a shared sense of precarity between the two countries that lies beneath the envy and distrust. ICYMIHow to defeat China’s hacker army. “Washington must clearly and publicly articulate to China and other nations that attacks on America’s economy and critical infrastructure are unacceptable and will carry consequences.” — Timothy D. Haugh, a former director of the National Security Agency Listen (or Watch)More in Opinion
In Your WordsRe: “This Is Why You’re Drowning in Busywork” There is another side to this coin: If you want something done right, do it yourself. The author is underselling the agency we get by booking our own flight, doing our own stock trades and washing our own laundry. And if you’d still like another human to handle something for you, that’s great. Go ahead and pay them! — A comment by Evan from Chicago Read more comments on the story here and check out our Letters to the Editor. We hope you’ve enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
Forward this newsletter to friends to share ideas and perspectives that will help inform their lives. They can sign up here. Do you have feedback? Email us at opiniontoday@nytimes.com. If you have questions about your Times account, delivery problems or other issues, visit our Help Page or contact The Times. |
