Episode 157: Black Markets
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Scientists in Pittsburgh have developed and implanted a device in the retina of a patient with advanced macular degeneration. Today, even without insurance, the polio vaccine can be had for around 80 bucks. In the 1920s, there were 100,000 cases of smallpox in the US per year at an over 50% fatality rate. Today, the cure costs $3. For a one time price of $80 or $3, you can protect your life from these things that would kill you.
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