Episode
#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
1:53:50
Published: Fri Oct 29 2021
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Michael Mina is an immunologist, epidemiologist, and physician at Harvard. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Notion: https://notion.com/startups to get up to $1000 off team plan - Quip: https://getquip.com/lex to get first refill free - Theragun: https://therabody.com/lex to get 30 day trial - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil - Four Sigmatic: https://foursigmatic.com/lex and use code LexPod to get up to 60% off EPISODE LINKS: Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelmina_lab PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (08:14) - At-home COVID-19 tests (18:17) - Medical devices and FDA classification (24:37) - Rapid test availability (40:59) - Who is in charge of public health? (57:38) - Testing privacy (1:04:54) - Biden's COVID-19 Action Plan (1:16:08) - Uncertainty, fear, and COVID (1:23:02) - Vaccines and herd immunity (1:31:42) - Meditation and consciousness (1:41:44) - Minimalism and Capitalism (1:45:20) - The future of humanity
Chapters
Learn about a powerful note-taking app that combines various features for teamwork and project management, allowing users to take notes for different purposes, from brainstorming to summarizing meetings.
00:00 - 04:21 (04:21)
Summary
Learn about a powerful note-taking app that combines various features for teamwork and project management, allowing users to take notes for different purposes, from brainstorming to summarizing meetings.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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The use of rapid at-home COVID-19 testing has been key in severing transmission chains during the pandemic, however, public education on its importance is still lacking.
04:21 - 11:38 (07:16)
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The use of rapid at-home COVID-19 testing has been key in severing transmission chains during the pandemic, however, public education on its importance is still lacking. Coffee can contribute to a morning ritual that fosters a deep, focused mindset.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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Dr. Amesh Adalja explains the difference between PCR and rapid COVID-19 tests.
11:38 - 18:44 (07:06)
Summary
Dr. Amesh Adalja explains the difference between PCR and rapid COVID-19 tests. Rapid tests provide immediate results but may not be as sensitive as the PCR test which takes longer to get results but detects lower viral loads more accurately.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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Achieving a perfect public health test for COVID-19 is impossible given the requirements set by the FDA for medical devices.
18:44 - 26:03 (07:18)
Summary
Achieving a perfect public health test for COVID-19 is impossible given the requirements set by the FDA for medical devices. This means that rapid tests, which prioritize time and cost effectiveness, are not as accurate as PCR tests in determining infectiousness.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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The FDA does not authorize or review public health tools or tests for COVID-19.
26:03 - 32:31 (06:27)
Summary
The FDA does not authorize or review public health tools or tests for COVID-19. However, in light of the public health emergency, any tools used for testing during this time will be designated as public health tools.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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The president, as the civilian leader during war or state of emergency, makes public health decisions that override the FDA and physicians to support public health tools such as rapid tests.
32:32 - 42:04 (09:32)
Summary
The president, as the civilian leader during war or state of emergency, makes public health decisions that override the FDA and physicians to support public health tools such as rapid tests. Despite the FDA ruling that a test is only approved if it alters the behavior of an individual, the adoption of a pooled test for a group of 25 individuals was approved.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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The FDA has created the idea of public health tools by saying they do not regulate them, leaving many to believe that the responsibility falls on the CDC and the administration.
42:04 - 49:47 (07:42)
Summary
The FDA has created the idea of public health tools by saying they do not regulate them, leaving many to believe that the responsibility falls on the CDC and the administration. As a result, the interpretation of breakthrough cases has caused confusion about the effectiveness of the vaccine, and society must decide its goals for stopping transmission.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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Rapid testing is crucial for workplaces and communities to combat the spread of COVID-19.
49:47 - 59:05 (09:17)
Summary
Rapid testing is crucial for workplaces and communities to combat the spread of COVID-19. Failure to implement mass testing could result in a significant increase in cases, causing a potential crisis.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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The speaker discusses the importance of data in evaluating the status of the pandemic and the need for individuals to participate in public health efforts in order to protect their own and others health.
59:05 - 1:04:46 (05:41)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of data in evaluating the status of the pandemic and the need for individuals to participate in public health efforts in order to protect their own and others health.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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President Biden plans to reduce the cost of PCR tests by 35%, decrease the cost of antigen tests, and produce 280 million tests with $2 billion in funding.
1:04:47 - 1:16:26 (11:39)
Summary
President Biden plans to reduce the cost of PCR tests by 35%, decrease the cost of antigen tests, and produce 280 million tests with $2 billion in funding. However, some may still doubt the government's trustworthiness if they offer incentives to get vaccinated while breakthrough cases continue to occur.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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With a rapid test program in schools and restaurants, everyone can feel more confident and safe about returning to public spaces without masks, while still taking precautions such as quarantining individuals who test positive.
1:16:26 - 1:20:51 (04:24)
Summary
With a rapid test program in schools and restaurants, everyone can feel more confident and safe about returning to public spaces without masks, while still taking precautions such as quarantining individuals who test positive.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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Joe Rogan advocates for people to use their sway over politicians to request the President of the United States to use executive powers to designate public health tools as such, since the vaccine is not the silver bullet of COVID-19.
1:20:52 - 1:31:41 (10:48)
Summary
Joe Rogan advocates for people to use their sway over politicians to request the President of the United States to use executive powers to designate public health tools as such, since the vaccine is not the silver bullet of COVID-19.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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The speaker believes that having a minimalistic lifestyle, with fewer possessions and decluttered spaces, allows for greater focus and awareness during meditation.
1:31:41 - 1:44:26 (12:45)
Summary
The speaker believes that having a minimalistic lifestyle, with fewer possessions and decluttered spaces, allows for greater focus and awareness during meditation. This awareness can help improve one's mindset and overall wellbeing.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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The American experiment is reaching its limitations, and it's looking like the end of a really interesting experiment.
1:44:26 - 1:51:28 (07:01)
Summary
The American experiment is reaching its limitations, and it's looking like the end of a really interesting experiment. The people who build, innovate and create solutions that make for a higher quality of life will win out, but the problem with bad is that it can happen like that.
Episode#235 – Michael Mina: Rapid COVID Testing
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Michael Mann discusses individual engineering solutions for climate change and the importance of pushing the message of sustainability.
1:51:28 - 1:53:25 (01:57)
Summary
Michael Mann discusses individual engineering solutions for climate change and the importance of pushing the message of sustainability.