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Effects of Covid-19 Lockdowns on Migrant Workers in India
1:34:44 - 1:43:47 (09:02)
The lockdowns implemented in India had direct effects on migrant workers who lived hand to mouth and were unable to provide for themselves due to the inability to earn money during the pandemic. However, the hope lies in the younger generation who observe the actions of our scientific and political leaders and strive to not repeat past mistakes.
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Alex Tabarrok discusses the role of politics in scientific research, drug companies' reluctance to engage in experiments for public benefit, and the FDA's recent tweet about the use of ivermectin.
1:34:44 - 1:37:16 (02:31)
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Alex Tabarrok discusses the role of politics in scientific research, drug companies' reluctance to engage in experiments for public benefit, and the FDA's recent tweet about the use of ivermectin.
ChapterEffects of Covid-19 Lockdowns on Migrant Workers in India
Episode#254 – Jay Bhattacharya: The Case Against Lockdowns
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Great Barrington Declaration proposes a "focused protection" approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, which advocates for protecting those who are most vulnerable to the virus while allowing others to resume normal life.
1:37:17 - 1:37:47 (00:29)
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The Great Barrington Declaration proposes a "focused protection" approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, which advocates for protecting those who are most vulnerable to the virus while allowing others to resume normal life. Concerns about the harms of lockdowns and the need for a more targeted approach are some of the main ideas in this proposal.
ChapterEffects of Covid-19 Lockdowns on Migrant Workers in India
Episode#254 – Jay Bhattacharya: The Case Against Lockdowns
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The professor who designed the safety system for the FDA and a world-renowned statistician discuss COVID-19 strategies and agree on the best approach to dealing with the epidemic.
1:37:48 - 1:39:53 (02:04)
Summary
The professor who designed the safety system for the FDA and a world-renowned statistician discuss COVID-19 strategies and agree on the best approach to dealing with the epidemic.
ChapterEffects of Covid-19 Lockdowns on Migrant Workers in India
Episode#254 – Jay Bhattacharya: The Case Against Lockdowns
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The COVID-19 lockdowns in India caused economic dislocation that led to food shortages for millions of migrant workers, sparking concern from the UN.
1:39:53 - 1:43:47 (03:54)
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The COVID-19 lockdowns in India caused economic dislocation that led to food shortages for millions of migrant workers, sparking concern from the UN. However, vaccination efforts led by Western organizations like GAVI have helped mitigate some of the negative effects.