Philosophy of Risk, Freedom, and Public Health

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Seth Berkley, a leading public health expert, to examine pressing global health security challenges. The scientists explore the concerning resurgence of preventable diseases and the critical role of vaccination programs in protecting populations. Dr. Berkley shares insights on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing persistent issues of vaccine inequity and hesitancy across different communities. The conversation tackles the troubling rise of anti-science legislation and the erosion of public trust in scientific institutions, while also examining the tensions between individual health freedom and collective public health responsibility. Throughout the episode, the experts offer both sobering assessments of current challenges and hopeful perspectives on future advancements in global health and scientific progress.

Video available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pv-sFW8--Mo

(00:00) Intro and Public Health Update

(04:01) What Is A News Item That Caught Your Attention And Why?

(08:44) Dr. Berkley's Work During The Covid-19 Pandemic

(12:33) How Likely Is It That We Have Another Pandemic Type Situation?

(25:17) Vaccine Inequity Vs. Hesitancy

(20:50) Vaccine Recommendations And Availability

(25:29) The Role Of Sanitation In Disease Control

(28:38) The Bigger Picture Of Public Health In America

(31:40) Philosophical Perspectives On Health And Freedom

(36:04) What Is Giving Hope In Public Health And Science?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethberkley/

https://www.ucpress.edu/books/fair-doses

Fair Doses: An Insider's Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity on Amazon

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aea7053

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