
#191 — Early Thoughts on a Pandemic
Making Sense with Sam Harris
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Flattening the Curve: Strategies and Challenges
This chapter discusses the importance of 'flattening the curve' during pandemics, emphasizing strategies to manage virus spread and minimize healthcare strain. The speakers explore social distancing measures and their economic impact while analyzing different countries' responses to the COVID-19 crisis. Additionally, the chapter highlights the complexities of assessing community transmission and the significant uncertainties present in public health decision-making.
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