Published Feb 14, 2023

Special Episode: David Quammen & Breathless

Science writer David Quammen delves into the creation of his book *Breathless*, exploring the COVID-19 pandemic, global preparedness challenges, and the contentious debate over the origins of SARS-CoV-2, stressing the importance of scientific understanding and strategy for future pandemic prevention.

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Writing About COVIDDavid Quammen discusses the creation of his book Breathless, which explores the COVID-19 pandemic and the scientific race to understand SARS-CoV-2. He highlights the challenges of writing during the pandemic and the ongoing debate over the virus's origins.

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Pandemic PreparednessDavid Quammen examines the varied global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the successes and failures of different nations. He explores the tension between prediction and response strategies and the critical need for improved preparedness.

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Virus Origins DebateDavid Quammen, a renowned science writer, explores the origins of SARS-CoV-2 and the ongoing debate between natural spillover and lab leak theories. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these origins to prevent future pandemics and maintain public trust in science.

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