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Debating the Origins of COVID-19
07:16 - 14:25 (07:09)
In a podcast episode discussing the origins of COVID-19, experts explore the possibility of the virus coming from natural origins such as a bat virus backbone and how it could have spread to humans through an intermediate species like pigs.
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Jamie Metzel, in conversation with Lex Friedman, states his belief that the probability of the COVID-19 pandemic stemming from an accidental lab incident in Wuhan is more likely than not, standing by his estimate of 85%.
07:16 - 08:57 (01:41)
Summary
Jamie Metzel, in conversation with Lex Friedman, states his belief that the probability of the COVID-19 pandemic stemming from an accidental lab incident in Wuhan is more likely than not, standing by his estimate of 85%.
ChapterDebating the Origins of COVID-19
Episode#247 – Jamie Metzl: Lab Leak Theory
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The origin of COVID-19 remains uncertain, but some people believe it could have been transmitted from bats to humans through an intermediate species while others argue it may have originated from a lab incident.
08:57 - 12:31 (03:34)
Summary
The origin of COVID-19 remains uncertain, but some people believe it could have been transmitted from bats to humans through an intermediate species while others argue it may have originated from a lab incident.
ChapterDebating the Origins of COVID-19
Episode#247 – Jamie Metzl: Lab Leak Theory
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
As humans continue to encroach on wild spaces and push animal farms further into natural habitats, there is an increased risk of viral infections from animals such as bats and pigs.
12:31 - 14:25 (01:53)
Summary
As humans continue to encroach on wild spaces and push animal farms further into natural habitats, there is an increased risk of viral infections from animals such as bats and pigs. However, the evolution of the virus can often be traced prior to its transition to infecting humans.