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#270 — What Have We Learned from the Pandemic?

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Pandemic Responses and Accountability

This chapter critiques the initial public health responses to COVID-19, particularly the handling of mask recommendations and PPE shortages. It discusses the emotional toll on patients and healthcare workers due to inadequate preparedness, as well as skepticism surrounding public health communication and transparency. Additionally, it explores the political narratives around the virus's origins and emphasizes the need for cooperative scientific inquiry amidst geopolitical tensions.

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