
#263 – John Abramson: Big Pharma
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Capitalism, Transparency, and Vaccine Data
This chapter explores the intersection of capitalism and social capital in modern medicine, focusing on data access during the COVID pandemic. It examines the role of citizen scientists, the challenges of pre-publication transparency, and the complexities surrounding pharmaceutical data release, particularly concerning vaccine trials. The discussion critiques the profit-driven motives of Big Pharma, highlighting the ethical dilemmas and public health implications stemming from inequitable vaccine distribution and the politicization of health data.
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