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Reasons for Hope in 2024: John Nichols, plus the Bill Gates Problem | Start Making Sense with Jon Wiener

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The Complexity of the Gates Foundation's Efforts in Public Health

This chapter explores the complexities and criticisms surrounding the Gates Foundation's efforts in public health, including concerns about counterfactuals, opportunity costs, and collateral damage. It questions the foundation's statistical claims on lives saved and their influence on research institutes. It also highlights the foundation's belief in the private sector and patent interests, which may hinder access to vaccines.

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