Kevin Esvelt, a scientist at MIT, argues that research intended to prevent pandemics is actually putting us in a lot more danger. Also discussed: Kevin's own research on engineering wild animal species. Are the risks worth the benefits?
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Rationally Speaking #79 - Chris Mooney on The Republican War on Science
Rationally Speaking #78 - Intelligence and Personality Testing
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Rationally Speaking #70 - Graham Priest on Buddhism and Other Asian Philosophies
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