Ibola had some different characteristics, but you couldn't tell about this one at a time. Ibola kills e people faster and more effectively. It kills a number of carriers, ok? This one doesn't. So thisis, you know, but things can change. And we don't have to worry too much about pandemics, because i have to have a good mechanism. The average of the past 12 pandemics is a poor predictor of what do expect the next one.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb talks about the pandemic with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Topics discussed include how to handle the rest of this pandemic and the next one, the power of the mask, geronticide, and soul in the game.