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Complex systems, wicked problems. Society, technology, science and more. @UNC professor. @NYTimes columnist. My newsletter is @insight: http://www.theinsight.org 

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    1. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 27 Aug 2017

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted Joey Palacios  😷

      Fundamental realities much of our modern life denies or forgets: We exist in bodies and we live on a planet. Singular, fragile, precious.https://twitter.com/Joeycules/status/901808200567197696 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      Joey Palacios  😷 @Joeycules
      Perspective of Houston's flooding. This is from Houston TransStar. The top is March of 2016. The bottom is this morning. #Harvey pic.twitter.com/w9RFvE7vLJ
      9 replies 302 retweets 579 likes
    2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 27 Aug 2017
      Replying to @zeynep

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted Eric Holthaus

      Fourth largest city in the United States.https://twitter.com/EricHolthaus/status/901829651810488321 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      Eric HolthausVerified account @EricHolthaus
      Latest NHC #Harvey forecast continues to show a dire scenario for Houston. Heavy rains continue through Wed., with 50" totals now expected. pic.twitter.com/Ng59VPukyW
      3 replies 28 retweets 36 likes
    3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 27 Aug 2017
      Replying to @zeynep

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted National Weather Service

      National Weather Service is not—and has not—been mincing words. Lack of mandatory evacuation will be a topic.https://twitter.com/NWS/status/901832717070983169 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      National Weather ServiceVerified account @NWS
      This event is unprecedented & all impacts are unknown & beyond anything experienced. Follow orders from officials to ensure safety. #Harvey pic.twitter.com/IjpWLey1h8
      4 replies 61 retweets 86 likes
    4. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 27 Aug 2017
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      zeynep tufekci Retweeted Joseph Duarte

      True, evacuating millions isn't easy either. But it is something we will have to consider—esp. with climate change.https://twitter.com/Joseph_Duarte/status/901822412647530497 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      Joseph DuarteVerified account @Joseph_Duarte
      Houston mayor Sylvester Turner defending decision to not order evacuation prior to flood: 'You don't put 6.5 million people on the road.'
      4 replies 37 retweets 79 likes
    5. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 27 Aug 2017
      Replying to @zeynep

      May we treat Houston much, much better than we did New Orleans, and may we learn from it all. :-(

      1 reply 54 retweets 178 likes
    6. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 27 Aug 2017
      Replying to @zeynep

      Remember: there'll be reports of horrible, Hobbesian behavior in the Harvey aftermath. They'll almost all be wrong! Disasters fuel altruism.

      11 replies 300 retweets 541 likes
    7. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 27 Aug 2017
      Replying to @zeynep

      After Katrina, people displayed enormous solidarity in the Superdome, kept deaths to a minimum. Other claims were wrong, racist and WRONG.

      4 replies 88 retweets 274 likes
    8. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 27 Aug 2017
      Replying to @zeynep

      It's not that everyone is an angel in the aftermath of a disaster—but research & experience is clear: overwhelming numbers rise to occasion.

      5 replies 92 retweets 214 likes
      zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 27 Aug 2017

      These "500 year floods" have been happening a little too often. Especially as climate changes, induction as prediction will not work well.pic.twitter.com/4ocEj3PmkZ

      9:12 AM - 27 Aug 2017
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      • Lastminutechanges Dr Cat Sittingstill Bird Mackey Jenét Where are the girls and babies? Morrow RichardJohnBaccellia Salma Typhii is VACCINATED!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 Reluctantly Diurnal Holly Eleni George R. Mutt 🌹
      6 replies 41 retweets 101 likes
        1. Nicole Radziwill‏ @nicoleradziwill 27 Aug 2017
          Replying to @zeynep

          Also frequency of severe turbulence events on flights have been increasing for about 10 years. Wx is definitely different than 20-30 yr ago.

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        2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 27 Aug 2017
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          zeynep tufekci Retweeted Patricia  🦔

          Also, this happened. Yes, the Katrina Superdome mostly had enormous and effective solidarity—and Mexico sent help.https://twitter.com/Patricia_DSC/status/901201822882209793 …

          zeynep tufekci added,

          Patricia  🦔 @Patricia_DSC
          NEVER FORGET that Mexico sent troops and aid to help us after Hurricane Katrina. pic.twitter.com/aD3K3ET1dZ
          2 replies 38 retweets 110 likes
        3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 27 Aug 2017
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          zeynep tufekci Retweeted Another Bike Commuter

          Yes. People rise to the occasion, but civilization requires infrastructure to sustain. Long, slow & carefully built.https://twitter.com/schnufflerowner/status/901840944525438976 …

          zeynep tufekci added,

          Another Bike Commuter @schnufflerowner
          Replying to @zeynep
          BUT: This altruism has a shelf life. Proper recovery will take years. It will be frustrating and exhausting. Choose organizations wisely.
          3 replies 22 retweets 58 likes
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        1. Kate Bauer‏ @KathleenBauer 27 Aug 2017
          Replying to @zeynep

          Guy does not understand what the term '500 year' means. Does he not have advisors?

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        1. Susan Gibson‏ @Sammysgranny 27 Aug 2017
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          We have had two 500 year floods in my part of MO in 18 months. Nothing near what is happening in TX now.

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        1. Stuart Watt‏ @morungos 27 Aug 2017
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          Did they switch to cat years without telling anyone?

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