Special Episode: Recipes for Future Plagues
Making Sense with Sam Harris
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Pandemic Preparedness and Monitoring Interfaces
This chapter delves into the crucial role of monitoring human-animal interfaces to avert future pandemics, advocating for targeted interventions based on high-risk animal species. The conversation also explores the balance between government regulation and private sector contributions in managing pandemic-capable viruses while assessing the implications of international competition in pathogen research. Emphasizing the need for public engagement and proactive measures, the chapter details challenges in aligning scientific practices with effective public policy for pandemic preparedness.
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