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#311 — Did SARS-CoV-2 Escape from a Lab?

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Lab Risks and Pandemic Preparedness

This chapter examines the controversial research practices at a specific laboratory focused on viruses, particularly those from bats, that pose risks for pandemic outbreaks. It scrutinizes the implications of conducting experiments with dangerous coronaviruses under low biosafety conditions, questioning the adequacy of safety protocols. The discussion also connects the lab's work to the origins of SARS-CoV-2 and highlights the need for improved safety measures in viral research.

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