Many failures during COVID-19 have not been failures of technology, but failures in the social and regulatory context surrounding the pandemic. In this talk, Tessa discusses how governance interventions can contribute to reducing biological risk from prevention to response. The talk does not assume a background in biosecurity.

Effective Altruism is a social movement dedicated to finding ways to do the most good possible, whether through charitable donations, career choices, or volunteer projects. EA Global conferences are gatherings for EAs to meet. You can also listen to this talk along with its accompanying video on YouTube.