One-on-One with Francis Collins

Sep 24, 2024

In this insightful conversation, Francis Collins, a renowned physician-geneticist and former NIH director, shares his remarkable career highlights, including leading the Human Genome Project. He delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public trust in science and the importance of admitting mistakes. Collins discusses the challenges of scientific messaging, especially around mask guidance, and how misinformation has further polarized society. He emphasizes the need for unity and open dialogue in healing the divides deepened by the pandemic.

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The Psychology of Cultural Forgetting and Collective Trauma

12:38 • 2min

Mask Guidance and Trust in Public Health

15:02 • 12min

Navigating Trust in a Polarized Information Landscape

26:55 • 5min

Navigating Polarization in a Divided Society

31:41 • 3min

Bridging Divides: Vaccine Distrust and Community Healing

35:02 • 17min