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#166 — The Plague Years

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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The Antibiotic Challenge: Past Triumphs and Current Threats

This chapter discusses the historical significance of antibiotics, particularly penicillin, and the complacency that followed its success, which led to a rise in drug-resistant infections. It emphasizes the urgent need for new antibiotics and innovative research approaches to combat the increasing threat of superbugs and antibiotic resistance.

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