{"id":56101,"date":"2021-10-29T15:55:18","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T19:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technologyinvestor.com\/?p=56101"},"modified":"2021-10-29T15:55:18","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T19:55:18","slug":"is-meta-really-betta-watch-out-for-delta-its-not-betta-its-worse-the-logic-of-hanging-in-despite-the-fluctuations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technologyinvestor.com\/?p=56101","title":{"rendered":"Is Meta Really Betta? Watch out for Delta. It’s not betta. It’s worse. The logic of hanging in, despite the fluctuations."},"content":{"rendered":"

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I don’t quite know what happened today…. Oh heck, I write that same nonsense every time the market goes up or down. See down below.<\/p>\n

Facebook confounds, again<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

$10 billion and 10,000 people. That’s what Zuck intends to invest, mostly this year, in creating the Metaverse.\u00a0 He’s serious. \u00a0That’s a huge amount of money.<\/p>\n

Zuck is re-inventing Facebook (now called Meta), once again.<\/p>\n

Think of the Metaverse as three-dimensional Internet — to be seen initially in entertainment, gaming and social interaction (being with your friends virtually).<\/p>\n

When I watch an Apple presentation, I end up buying something — a phone, a watch, a set of airpods.<\/p>\n

When I watched (for hours) Facebook’s many Metaverse presentations yesterday, I couldn’t find anything to buy. Niente. Nothing.<\/p>\n

Today, after much overnight mulling,\u00a0 I have no idea if the Metaverse is bullish (or not) for Facebook’s stock, now labeled on my Fidelity screen as “Meta Platforms Inc.”<\/p>\n

It’s a huge gamble.<\/p>\n

Some words I heard: “It’s the feeling of presence. You’ll feel like you’re there. There’ll be\u00a0avatars — as common as your static photos in your Facebook\u00a0home space. You’ll be able teleport from your home to wherever you want.”<\/p>\n

I am not betting against Zuck.<\/p>\n

For a good review, read today’s New York Times piece, “Is Meta Really Betta<\/em>?” Click here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The worldwide virus<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Just under 5 million people have died from covid. The vaccines largely prevent deaths. Deaths are hitting the unvaccinated.<\/p>\n

What bothers me are:<\/p>\n

+ You can catch covid even if you are vaccinated.<\/p>\n

+ You can catch and suffer “Long Covid.” Few know how debilitating it will be long-term.<\/p>\n

Those two things frighten me.<\/p>\n

The Delta variant emerged in India in late 2020. It’s very powerful, as shown in these two charts from Visual Capitalist:<\/p>\n

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In short, despite being vaccinated, you need to continue to be ultra-careful.<\/p>\n

There’s more information in the Visual Capitalist’s article “How Does the COVID Delta Variant Compare?” Click\u00a0here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Should I Mix or Match My Booster Shot?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Health officials approved mix-and-match Covid booster shots, but didn\u2019t say whether it\u2019s better to switch vaccines or stick with your original shot.<\/p>\n

Early studies have shown the mix-and-match strategy not only is safe and effective, but that mixing vaccines also can sometimes create a broader, more potent response than getting multiple doses of a single vaccine.<\/p>\n

The scientific studies didn\u2019t show a clear winner, but did show that all the booster shots offered strong antibody response no matter what the combination.<\/p>\n

That’s from the health correspondent of the New York Times. Read more here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Theranos is an endless comedy show<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone knows the basic story: Elizabeth Holmes sold the world a company and a technology that didn’t work. Here’s a totally wonderful spoof of it. Enjoy.<\/p>\n