Published May 19, 2023
Ep26 “Investigating Implausible Theories: The Case of COVID” with Matt Ridley
Explore the fascinating intersection of citizen science and traditional research as Matt Ridley delves into the origins of COVID-19, evaluating contentious theories from wildlife transmission to the now-reconsidered lab leak hypothesis, highlighting the pivotal role of individual discovery in scientific investigation.

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