Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe by Niall Ferguson review
(Evening Standard) – From plagues and volcanic eruptions to the current Covid pandemic, mankind has always been faced with catastrophes.
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Peter Zeihan on RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy Shift
RFK Jr. was busy while I was away. He downgraded several vaccines to only at-risk groups and tied licensing and insurance access to compliance. He fired the CDC director, prompting an exodus of credentialed medical staff. And he triggered a clash between Health and Human Services, the CDC, and the broader medical community.
When vaccines (aka one of the greatest contributors to modern health) get undermined, it sets off some alarm bells. This has surpassed health and politics, and it’s now a national security concern. mRNA vaccines enabled rapid COVID response, but they could also revolutionize biodefense.
Should this technology remained sidelined, the US will be unnecessarily vulnerable to biothreats. And I don’t see RFK Jr. being ousted from Trump’s political base anytime soon, so get ready for a fun ride…
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