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True or false: Nuclear war is still considered the greatest risk for global catastrophe.
True or false: Nuclear war is still considered the greatest risk for global catastrophe.
False
True or false: A highly infectious virus is currently the biggest concern for global catastrophe.
True or false: A highly infectious virus is currently the biggest concern for global catastrophe.
True
True or false: More resources have been invested in preventing epidemics than in nuclear deterrents.
True or false: More resources have been invested in preventing epidemics than in nuclear deterrents.
False
True or false: A system to effectively respond to an epidemic was in place during the Ebola outbreak.
True or false: A system to effectively respond to an epidemic was in place during the Ebola outbreak.
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True or false: The World Health Organization (WHO) is funded to respond effectively to epidemics.
True or false: The World Health Organization (WHO) is funded to respond effectively to epidemics.
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True or false: An airborne virus would be less devastating than Ebola.
True or false: An airborne virus would be less devastating than Ebola.
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True or false: We have the technology and tools to build an effective response system for epidemics.
True or false: We have the technology and tools to build an effective response system for epidemics.
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True or false: Strong health systems in poor countries and a medical reserve corps are needed to effectively respond to an epidemic.
True or false: Strong health systems in poor countries and a medical reserve corps are needed to effectively respond to an epidemic.
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True or false: Pairing medical personnel with the military can help take advantage of their logistics and security capabilities in responding to an epidemic.
True or false: Pairing medical personnel with the military can help take advantage of their logistics and security capabilities in responding to an epidemic.
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True or false: Preparing for an epidemic offers benefits beyond just being ready for the epidemic itself.
True or false: Preparing for an epidemic offers benefits beyond just being ready for the epidemic itself.
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Study Notes
- Nuclear war used to be the biggest concern, but now a highly infectious virus is the greatest risk for global catastrophe.
- We've invested a lot in nuclear deterrents but very little in a system to stop an epidemic.
- During the Ebola outbreak, there was no system in place to respond effectively.
- The WHO is funded to monitor epidemics but not to respond effectively.
- A virus that spreads through the air could be much more devastating than Ebola.
- We have the tools and technology to build a good response system.
- We need strong health systems in poor countries and a medical reserve corps.
- We need to pair medical people with the military to take advantage of their logistics and security capabilities.
- We need to do simulations to identify weaknesses in our response system.
- Investments in preparing for an epidemic offer significant benefits beyond just being ready for the epidemic.
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Explore the shift in global concerns from nuclear war to infectious diseases, the lack of preparedness during epidemic outbreaks, the importance of investing in response systems, and the need for strong health systems worldwide.
