
Lab Leak: Could Smallpox Come Back?
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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Navigating Crisis and History
This chapter delves into the emotional struggles of a professor visiting a friend affected by quarantine, culminating in the friend's poignant expression of regret. It also examines the historical and contemporary implications of smallpox, discussing its eradication efforts and the potential risks of its re-emergence in today's world.
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