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Covid Inquiry: Government Short Cummings?
Oct 31, 2023
Lee Cain and Dominic Cummings give evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry. Topics discussed include the government's lack of a plan to help vulnerable people in lockdown, Boris Johnson's suitability for the crisis, and his belief that old people should get the virus. The podcast also explores dysfunction and criticism in the government, tradeoffs during the pandemic, and the government's response to the inquiry. AI deployment in the NHS and applications of AI in healthcare and surgery are also discussed.
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- The UK government had no plan to help vulnerable people in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The ongoing COVID inquiry raises questions about the efficacy of government plans and decision-making processes.
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The ongoing COVID inquiry is shedding light on the decision-making and communication within the UK government during the pandemic.
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