Marc Lipsitch

Sam Harris hosts infectious disease expert Marc Lipsitch, Director of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics at Harvard. They dive into pandemic preparedness, reflecting on lessons learned from COVID-19. Topics include the erosion of trust in institutions and the critical need for clear scientific communication. Lipsitch addresses vaccine hesitancy and the safety of mRNA vaccines, while also discussing the implications of gain-of-function research and the importance of being ready for future pandemic threats.

Harvard epidemiologist and recurring guest Marc Lipsitch discusses what we can learn from omicron surge. Lipsitch also addresses some common omicron myths and discusses the possibility of a “master vaccine.”  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Harris welcomes Marc Lipsitch, a leading infectious disease epidemiologist from Harvard, to discuss pandemic preparedness. They dive into lessons learned from COVID-19, including the critical need for effective communication and rebuilding public trust. Vaccine hesitancy and misinformation are explored, alongside the debates surrounding the origins of COVID-19 and gain-of-function research. Lipsitch emphasizes the dire implications of budget cuts to scientific research and outlines future pandemic threats, arguing for urgent action to safeguard public health.