Why deliberate design is implausible

Vincent travels to the University of Pennsylvania to meet up with Susan, Rick, Gigi and David to discuss the origin of SARS-CoV-2, how the FBI might have reached its conclusion on the matter, and public and political perception of scientific risk.

Host: Vincent Racaniello

Guests: Susan Weiss, Rick Bushman, Gigi Gronvall, and David Joanson

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