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Patrick McKenzie - How a Discord Server Saved Thousands of Lives
Jul 24, 2024
Patrick McKenzie, known as patio11, is a software engineer and the mind behind VaccinateCA. He discusses how a small team on Discord mobilized to tackle vaccine distribution failures during the pandemic. Patrick highlights the outrageous inefficiencies of government logistics and the essential role of tech in rectifying these issues. He critiques the politics that hindered effective health responses, and reflects on the contrasting work cultures of the U.S. and Japan, alongside thoughts on cryptocurrency's impact on privacy and accountability.
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- Efficient vaccine distribution saves lives and stabilizes the economy during crises.
- Proactive tech industry involvement can enhance governmental operations and critical services.
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The Urgency of Vaccinate CA During COVID-19
Vaccinate CA emerged as a crucial initiative when individuals struggled to secure COVID-19 vaccine appointments. The project initially started as a hackathon to streamline vaccine location information in California eventually evolving into a prominent public-private partnership.
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