Chapter
Making Decisions Using Data
51:07 - 57:13 (06:05)
The use of data is important in making tough policy decisions that impact a large number of people rather than relying on the precautionary principle. Looking at the number of lives lost and years lost provides a more data-driven approach to decision-making.
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The speaker compares the actions taken in response to the HIV epidemic in the 80s to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, regarding misconceptions and misinformation around the virus and its prevention.
51:07 - 52:30 (01:23)
Summary
The speaker compares the actions taken in response to the HIV epidemic in the 80s to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, regarding misconceptions and misinformation around the virus and its prevention. Additionally, the speaker comments on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in light of recent news on the Delta variant.
ChapterMaking Decisions Using Data
EpisodeE38: Bestie brawl, Robinhood's $70M fine & S-1, Delta variant, future of the political parties, FTC takes losses against big tech & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker argues that decisions surrounding COVID-19 restrictions should be based on statistical and data-driven exercises, rather than speculation about potential long-term effects of the virus.
52:30 - 55:49 (03:18)
Summary
The speaker argues that decisions surrounding COVID-19 restrictions should be based on statistical and data-driven exercises, rather than speculation about potential long-term effects of the virus.
ChapterMaking Decisions Using Data
EpisodeE38: Bestie brawl, Robinhood's $70M fine & S-1, Delta variant, future of the political parties, FTC takes losses against big tech & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker discusses that it is important for political leaders to come out and support vaccines as effective, and not doing so is not beneficial for their voters.
55:49 - 57:13 (01:23)
Summary
The speaker discusses that it is important for political leaders to come out and support vaccines as effective, and not doing so is not beneficial for their voters. In Mississippi, for example, where vaccine rates are low, leaders can encourage higher rates by being vocal about the efficacy of vaccines.