Episode
#249 – Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO
1:14:32
Published: Sat Dec 18 2021
Description
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Chapters
The extremes on both sides, those who believe that the government and institutions are the saviors and those who believe that they are the oppressors, can be dangerous.
00:00 - 03:22 (03:22)
Summary
The extremes on both sides, those who believe that the government and institutions are the saviors and those who believe that they are the oppressors, can be dangerous. Malicious people use this division to gain power and wealth.
Episode#249 – Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO
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The use of AI in smart homes has the potential to improve the quality of life by enriching experiences and providing a more intelligent and seamless home environment.
03:23 - 11:19 (07:56)
Summary
The use of AI in smart homes has the potential to improve the quality of life by enriching experiences and providing a more intelligent and seamless home environment.
Episode#249 – Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO
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The podcast discusses the challenges faced by regulators and pharmaceutical companies during the development of COVID-19 vaccines, including the pressure to quickly develop a vaccine amidst uncertainty and fear of the pandemic, and the potential influence of the costs invested in vaccine development on conducting unbiased studies.
11:19 - 16:03 (04:43)
Summary
The podcast discusses the challenges faced by regulators and pharmaceutical companies during the development of COVID-19 vaccines, including the pressure to quickly develop a vaccine amidst uncertainty and fear of the pandemic, and the potential influence of the costs invested in vaccine development on conducting unbiased studies.
Episode#249 – Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Should people have full transparency and immediate access to FDA data?
16:03 - 23:03 (07:00)
Summary
Should people have full transparency and immediate access to FDA data? While the FDA have their own time-consuming process, transparency might be one of their most powerful tools to inspire trust in science.
Episode#249 – Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The private life sciences sector has demonstrated its value to society by providing solutions such as diagnostic tests, respirators, treatments, and vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
23:03 - 29:39 (06:36)
Summary
The private life sciences sector has demonstrated its value to society by providing solutions such as diagnostic tests, respirators, treatments, and vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regulatory agencies such as FDA, EMA, CDC, and MHRA have a history of integrity and are trusted by the majority of people in the US, Europe, England, Israel, and beyond.
Episode#249 – Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding innovative solutions to real-world issues, particularly diseases that lack effective treatments.
29:40 - 35:45 (06:04)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding innovative solutions to real-world issues, particularly diseases that lack effective treatments. He also expresses faith in the justice system for those who are doing the right thing.
Episode#249 – Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In the final phase of vaccine development, sponsors and pharmaceutical companies need to allow for an unbiased study to be conducted with a large number of participants to determine the efficacy and safety of the vaccine.
35:45 - 45:31 (09:45)
Summary
In the final phase of vaccine development, sponsors and pharmaceutical companies need to allow for an unbiased study to be conducted with a large number of participants to determine the efficacy and safety of the vaccine. This can be hindered by sponsor influence and the time it takes to conduct the study.
Episode#249 – Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker addresses concerns and misinformation related to the COVID-19 vaccine and highlights the extensive testing and safety protocols surrounding its development and administration.
45:31 - 52:03 (06:31)
Summary
The speaker addresses concerns and misinformation related to the COVID-19 vaccine and highlights the extensive testing and safety protocols surrounding its development and administration.
Episode#249 – Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The discussion highlights the need for people to use their common sense and question claims made by politicians, as well as individuals questioning institutional practices.
52:03 - 1:00:51 (08:48)
Summary
The discussion highlights the need for people to use their common sense and question claims made by politicians, as well as individuals questioning institutional practices. The effectiveness of the current vaccine against Omicron remains unclear, and there may not necessarily be a need for a new vaccine.
Episode#249 – Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO
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The speaker emphasizes the significance of convincing people about the effectiveness of the measures taken to combat COVID-19 and notes that the implementation of these measures will provide evidence of their efficacy.
1:00:51 - 1:10:52 (10:01)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the significance of convincing people about the effectiveness of the measures taken to combat COVID-19 and notes that the implementation of these measures will provide evidence of their efficacy.
Episode#249 – Albert Bourla: Pfizer CEO
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Despite the need for improvements, progress has been made in society since 50 or 100 years ago, and people are actively working towards making a better world.
1:10:53 - 1:14:15 (03:22)
Summary
Despite the need for improvements, progress has been made in society since 50 or 100 years ago, and people are actively working towards making a better world.