7min chapter

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A Science of Culture with Michael Muthukrishna

What Could Go Right?

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Vaccinations and the Taliban: A Shift in Stance

This chapter explores the history of the Taliban's opposition to vaccination campaigns, specifically due to a fake hepatitis vaccination program run by the CIA. However, it also highlights the recent change in the Taliban's stance and their support for vaccination campaigns, potentially aiding in eradicating polio in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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