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I heard last night from my friend who works in astronomy that they decided to cancel their event in the US and let the US attendees travel to Europe instead. I

I heard last night from my friend who works in astronomy that they decided to cancel their event in the US and let the US attendees travel to Europe instead. I can’t get used to the fact that the US seems dead set on destroying its reputation in the world. But with the direction the comment section of HN has taken over the last few years I’m sure there will be lots of commenters who will dismiss this as virtue signaling.

nextts 2y ago
It is real. It is interesting, because I don't think US wars or international interference over the years have caused this effect but now people are avoiding the US for pure "look out for number 1" reasons. I.e. it isn't safe enough for them to enter and it ain't worth the risk for some conference, holiday or work thing.
- croes 2y ago
  Because the wars didn‘t affect white people or people of certain countries The targets usually have darker skin or are from countries far more east, but now it affects people like themselves.