Look at yourself objectively

客观审视自我

作者: Aaron Swartz | 来源: aaronsw.com | 时间: 2012-08-18

This post is part three of the series Raw Nerve.

本文为“Raw Nerve”系列的第三篇。

In the 1840s, hospitals were dangerous places. Mothers who went in to give birth often didn’t make it out. For example, at Vienna General Hospital’s First Obstetrical Clinic, as many as 10% of mothers died of puerperal fever after giving birth. But there was some good news: at the Second Clinic, the number was just 4%. Expectant mothers noticed this — some would get down on their knees and beg to be admitted to the Second Clinic. Others, hearing new patients were being admitted to the First Clinic that day, decided they’d rather give birth in the streets.

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