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#247 – Jamie Metzl: Lab Leak Theory

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Origins of COVID-19: Lab Leak vs. Natural Pathways

This chapter explores the contentious debate surrounding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the lab leak theory and natural origin hypotheses. The speakers assess circumstantial evidence, the unusual stability of the virus, and implications of governmental transparency in China regarding early data related to the outbreak. Through logical reasoning, they raise critical questions about the true source of the virus and the complexities of its transmission.

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