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What if Terrorists Could Weaponize Covid?

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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From Gas Attacks to Genetic Engineering: A Cautionary Tale

This chapter explores the tragic sarin gas attack on the Tokyo Metro and its parallels to potential viral outbreaks like COVID-19. It also delves into a crucial 1976 Cambridge city council meeting that debated the establishment of a Harvard biological lab, reflecting the ongoing conflict between scientific progress and public safety concerns.

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