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#335 — A Postmortem on My Response to Covid

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Nuanced Perspective on Vaccination and Freedom in Business

The statement highlights the misconception around COVID vaccination guarantees and emphasizes the reality of fluctuating probabilities. It mentions the valid claim of vaccines reducing transmission before the Omicron variant emerged. The United States fell behind due to vaccine hesitancy and early decisions. While supporting the freedom of private businesses to mandate vaccines, it clarifies that this stance aligns with free market principles. The example of businesses requiring amputee employees illustrates the author's perspective on business freedom and the right to set employment conditions.

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