15min chapter

Making Sense with Sam Harris cover image

#191 — Early Thoughts on a Pandemic

Making Sense with Sam Harris

CHAPTER

Exploring Antiviral Treatments and Pandemic Preparedness

This chapter delves into various antiviral drugs being tested for COVID-19, such as Remdesivir and chloroquine, highlighting the challenges of clinical trials during a pandemic. It discusses the logistics of testing, the FDA's role in expedited approvals, and the ongoing complexities in vaccine development. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of improved pandemic preparedness to prevent future outbreaks and the risks associated with wildlife markets.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode