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E1042: Balaji Srinivasan (@balajis) shares insights on Recode incident, need for decentralized citizen journalism, techlash through the years, potential COVID-19 endgames: bull, bear & base case scenarios

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The Ethics of Risk in Pandemic Response

This chapter examines mask-wearing's role in controlling viral spread and the complexities of viral transmission during pandemics. It also discusses the ethics of vaccine challenge trials and the societal implications of taking risks for public health. By drawing parallels to high-risk professions, the chapter challenges the stigma surrounding risk-taking and advocates for calculated risks to foster innovation and protect public health.

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