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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.

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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.
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If You Want A Reason To Live Pt. II | 12 Stoic Choices To LEVEL UP Your Life TODAY
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Ryan Holiday
as a book he read during the pandemic, offering insights into pandemics and scientific trajectories.
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Ryan Holiday
as a book he read during the pandemic.
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Ryan Holiday
as a book about the Spanish flu.
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Brad Stulberg On Mastering Change With Science And Stoicism
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Jonah Goldberg
as a compelling book that impacted George W. Bush's pandemic preparedness.
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Joe Biden’s Roadside Library
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Ryan Holiday
as a book that provided insights during the pandemic.
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Waste No More Time Doing This | Keeping "The News" In Check
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Ryan Holiday
for understanding historical pandemics.
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They Are Not Your Rivals | Ask DS
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Ryan Holiday
as a book he read during COVID-19.
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Timothy Denevi on the Power of Reading and Learning from the Past (Part 2)
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Ryan Holiday
for its relevance to current events.
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All Success Is A Lagging Indicator | Always The Same
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Ryan Holiday
as a book to understand pandemics better than following breaking news.
Pain Is A Part Of Life | Become An Expert In What Matters
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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
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Ryan Holiday
as a book about the 1918 influenza pandemic.
David Wallace-Wells on Empowering the Future
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Tim Ferriss
as the author of "The Great Influenza", and discussed by
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Walter Isaacson
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Mentioned by Jim while discussing the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Two Scientists
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Ryan Holiday
as a book detailing the 1918 influenza pandemic and its impact.
Andrew Wehrman On Why It Is Crucial To Study Pandemics Of The Past
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Ryan Holiday
when discussing the cyclical nature of history and its relevance to Stoicism.
Donald Robertson on Marcus Aurelius and Understanding Stoicism
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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
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Ryan Holiday
in relation to the similarities between past and present pandemics.
There’s Nothing Like This | Always The Same
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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
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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

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