Chapter
The Frustration of Science in a Time of Crisis
The anti-science, anti-expertise paradigm in the current US administration is frustrating for those who clearly see a need for scientific intervention in times of crisis, such as the current COVID-19 outbreak. The effectiveness of current measures will depend on our ability to manage the number of hospital beds in the face of uncertainty about the number of exposures.
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David Frum and Chamath Palihapitiya discuss the frustrating anti-science and anti-expertise approach of the Trump administration during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of managing hospital facilities and tracking the number of people exposed to the virus.
08:30 - 13:48 (05:18)
Summary
David Frum and Chamath Palihapitiya discuss the frustrating anti-science and anti-expertise approach of the Trump administration during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of managing hospital facilities and tracking the number of people exposed to the virus.