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Re:How scientists across three continents produced an Ebola ... by Pigo on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @09:45AM (#21991854)
When I hear what you medical guys go through, I realize how not cut out I am for it. I wish I was, because it is very fascinating and important to all of us. But I almost got faint just picturing what you described.

Would you describe your motivation to help that man as being a factor of great empathy for his situation or cold detachment from him as a person? I'm not trying to degrade him as a person, but I'm curious how you learn to cope with the realities of certain people's bodies.

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Re:How scientists across three continents produced an Ebola ... by bookofjoe on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @09:46AM (#21991861)
Neither. It was my job, and I did it to the best of my ability. Period.
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Re:How scientists across three continents produced an Ebola ... by Pigo on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @09:48AM (#21991876)
So you just learn, or have the ability, to not think about it?
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Re:How scientists across three continents produced an Ebola ... by bookofjoe on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @09:58AM (#21991959)
Exactly. I think it's some of each.
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Re:How scientists across three continents produced an Ebola ... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @02:52PM (#21995066)
Courage is an acquired skill.
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