Ep 79: John Hempton - Where to from here?
Inside the Rope with David Clark
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Pandemic Predictions and Human Behavior
This chapter reflects on the speaker's initial pessimistic outlook during the pandemic and the effectiveness of their mathematical models, which ultimately faltered due to unpredictable human behavior. It contrasts different pandemic management strategies and discusses the socio-economic factors driving decisions about risk exposure. The conversation highlights the significant disparities in virus impact across communities, particularly focusing on the African-American experience and the potential for economic downturns as seasonal changes affect public behavior.
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