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The Faulty Thinking Behind Aggressive COVID-19 Testing in the US
24:02 - 29:42 (05:40)
Big money is driving the faulty thinking behind the aggressive and complicated testing approach in the United States, rather than prioritizing public health. It's time to empower people and take the power away from those in charge.
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In this episode, the faulty thinking around rapid tests is discussed, as well as how big money is driving this thinking.
24:02 - 27:22 (03:20)
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In this episode, the faulty thinking around rapid tests is discussed, as well as how big money is driving this thinking. The conversation focuses on how empowering people with more information could take power away from those in charge, which is causing concern from public health officials who want to control the data.
ChapterThe Faulty Thinking Behind Aggressive COVID-19 Testing in the US
Episode#146 – Michael Mina: Rapid Testing, Viruses, and the Engineering Mindset
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The cost to manufacture COVID-19 tests is affordable, at just under $2 per test, but the price for consumers can exceed $100 per test.
27:22 - 29:42 (02:20)
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The cost to manufacture COVID-19 tests is affordable, at just under $2 per test, but the price for consumers can exceed $100 per test. Companies seeking FDA authorization for these tests are faced with the decision to provide a public health tool or a medical device, which can have consequences on production and pricing.