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#346 - Rob Reid - How To Avoid Destroying Humanity

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Risks of Democratizing Technology in Pandemics

This chapter explores the implications of democratizing technology, particularly in the realm of pandemics, and the associated risks of negligence versus malignance. It discusses the historical context of viral outbreaks, the lab leak hypothesis, and the potential catastrophic consequences of engineered pathogens. The conversation raises critical concerns about biolab safety and the effectiveness of protocols to prevent accidental or intentional bio-threats.

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