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The Great Influenza
The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History
Book • 2004
The book examines the origin, spread, and consequences of the 1918 influenza pandemic.
It traces the virus to Haskell County, Kansas, and details how it spread globally through military camps and troop movements during World War I. Barry discusses the scientific efforts to identify the pathogen, the failure to develop an effective vaccine at the time, and the significant social and political factors that exacerbated the pandemic.
The book also highlights the long-term impact of the pandemic, including the revolutionary scientific discoveries that followed, such as Oswald Avery's proof that DNA carries genetic information.
It traces the virus to Haskell County, Kansas, and details how it spread globally through military camps and troop movements during World War I. Barry discusses the scientific efforts to identify the pathogen, the failure to develop an effective vaccine at the time, and the significant social and political factors that exacerbated the pandemic.
The book also highlights the long-term impact of the pandemic, including the revolutionary scientific discoveries that followed, such as Oswald Avery's proof that DNA carries genetic information.
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Mentioned in 24 episodes
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Ryan Holiday as the author of "The Great Influenza," a book that provided insights into pandemics.
Ryan Holiday as the author of "The Great Influenza," a book that provided insights into pandemics.
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If You Want A Reason To Live Pt. II | 12 Stoic Choices To LEVEL UP Your Life TODAY
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book he read during the pandemic, offering insights into pandemics and scientific trajectories.
Ryan Holiday as a book he read during the pandemic, offering insights into pandemics and scientific trajectories.211 snips
We Must Push It Away | How To Stay Sane In An INSANE World
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Jonah Goldberg as a compelling book that impacted George W. Bush's pandemic preparedness.
Jonah Goldberg as a compelling book that impacted George W. Bush's pandemic preparedness.
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Joe Biden’s Roadside Library
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book that taught him more about handling the pandemic than breaking news stories.
Ryan Holiday as a book that taught him more about handling the pandemic than breaking news stories. No One Can Hold Anything Over You | Keeping “The News” In Check
Mentioned by Jim while discussing the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Two Scientists
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday when discussing the cyclical nature of history and its relevance to Stoicism.
Ryan Holiday when discussing the cyclical nature of history and its relevance to Stoicism.
Donald Robertson on Marcus Aurelius and Understanding Stoicism
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday when comparing the Antonine Plague to other historical pandemics and highlighting recurring patterns in societal responses.
Ryan Holiday when comparing the Antonine Plague to other historical pandemics and highlighting recurring patterns in societal responses.
Colin Elliott On The Art Of Navigating Lessons From History To The Modern World
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an incredible book that everyone should have read at the beginning of this pandemic.
Ryan Holiday as an incredible book that everyone should have read at the beginning of this pandemic.
Arthur Brooks on Stoicism vs. Epicureanism | You Don’t Know What’s Going On With People
Mentioned by 
Steve Levitt as a book read by George W. Bush that influenced the creation of a pandemic plan.
Steve Levitt as a book read by George W. Bush that influenced the creation of a pandemic plan.
63. The Only Covid-19 Book Worth Reading
