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Fire at The Beverly Hills Supper Club

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire: A Cautionary Tale

This chapter recounts the harrowing events of the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in 1977, illuminating the perils of complacency and groupthink during emergencies. It also draws parallels between this disaster and the author's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for adaptability and critical thinking in the face of danger.

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