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Slack / Private Message Drop, p.678 [SLACK_000892] · slack_pm:msg:07113

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Date
2021-04-05 15:28
Type
chat message · slack
recipient
Kristian G. Andersen, Robert F. Garry, Andrew Rambaut
speaker
Edward C. Holmes

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"Labels will be chosen by WHO using lists produced by an algorithm that takes existing words, extracts useful syllables, and recombines them in a combinatorial fashion. The algorithm creates names that are novel (such as Alcanopa, Focanuba or Pomanycus) but will be easier to remember and more practical to use than alphanumerical designations". Easier to remember and more practical.

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  1. 2021-04-05 15:23 Andrew Rambaut open
    But I have just noticed that it also says that 'Pango' is kind of officially endorsing it
  2. 2021-04-05 15:24 Edward C. Holmes open
    It does...do you think the reviewers will just go, 'nah, fucking stupid'.
  3. 2021-04-05 15:25 Kristian G. Andersen open
    Pangos do actually like to foc a nubas so that makes sense.
  4. 2021-04-05 15:25 Edward C. Holmes open
    Somewhat amusing that we have now created a nomenclature of concern.
  5. 2021-04-05 15:28 Edward C. Holmes
    "Labels will be chosen by WHO using lists produced by an algorithm that takes existing words, extracts useful syllables, and recombines them in a combinatorial fashion. The algorithm creates names that are novel (such as Alcanopa, Focanuba or Pomanycus) but will be easier to remember and more practical to use than alphanumerical designations". Easier to remember and more practical.
  6. 2021-04-05 15:28 Robert F. Garry open
    @Kristian Andersen Is this what David - Captain China - Asher was referring to when he described Pangolins and Bats mating?
  7. 2021-04-05 15:29 Andrew Rambaut open
    @Kristian Andersen Pangos foccing a nuba was how this whole thing started
  8. 2021-04-05 15:29 Robert F. Garry open
    @Kristian Andersen Foc a nu[de] ba[t]
  9. 2021-04-05 15:30 Andrew Rambaut open
    Actually I should bring this name up with Frank: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuba_peoples

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