COVID-19
The pandemic highlighted the importance of being informed and paying attention to early warning signs, as information about the situation in China was available before official declarations.
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Videos Mentioning COVID-19

Twitter, Elon, & Free Speech (Episode #307)
Sam Harris
The pandemic and the surrounding information chaos, including misinformation and differing scientific understanding, are discussed as context for Twitter's content moderation challenges.

Dr. Martine Rothblatt — The Incredible Polymath of Polymaths | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The pandemic that necessitated virtual gatherings for 'Love Night' and led to chronic lung problems in 'long haulers', an area United Therapeutics is considering for medicine development.

E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more
All-In Podcast
The pandemic and its various variants (Omicron, Delta) are central to discussions on political winners/losers, business impact, media narratives, and societal effects on children.

A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #198)
Sam Harris
The central topic of the discussion, exploring its economic, ethical, social, and psychological impacts, as well as societal responses and future implications.

A Conversation with Caitlin Flanagan (Episode #197)
Sam Harris
The pandemic that is the central topic of discussion, its early impact, and how it exposed societal divisions and personal priorities.

Meditation In An Emergency (Episode #193)
Sam Harris
The illness caused by the coronavirus, discussed in the context of its severe impact on individuals and healthcare systems, as described by an Italian doctor.

How Should We Respond To Coronavirus: A Conversation with Nicholas Christakis (Episode #190)
Sam Harris
The disease caused by the coronavirus, discussed in terms of its severity compared to the flu, mortality rates across age groups, and societal impact.

E41: Vaccine policy, Big Tech, DeepMind's latest breakthrough, wealth creation, opportunity & more
All-In Podcast
The pandemic and its variants (Delta, Lambda) are the central topic of discussion, with a focus on case numbers, deaths, vaccination rates, and policy responses.

E39: West coast super drought & climate crisis, Nuclear virtue signaling, chaos in SF & more
All-In Podcast
The discussion centers on the Delta variant's impact on vaccine effectiveness, the necessity of boosters, and the overall return to normalcy.

Ask Me Anything #18
Sam Harris
The pandemic, which is the central topic of discussion regarding misinformation, public health concerns, vaccine efficacy, and the spread of conspiracy theories.

A Contagion of Bad Ideas: A Conversation with Eric Topol (Episode #256)
Sam Harris
The disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, discussed in terms of differing perceptions of its severity and the necessity of vaccination.

E12: Biden wins, Pfizer vaccine, markets rip, Trump's next act, COVID endgame scenarios & more
All-In Podcast
The pandemic's impact on the election and discussions about its endgame and societal changes are central themes.

A Masterclass on Leadership | Stanley McChrystal | Knowledge Project 132
The Knowledge Project Podcast

Sam Altman: OpenAI CEO on GPT-4, ChatGPT, and the Future of AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #367
Lex Fridman
The global pandemic, referred to in discussions about AI's ability to provide nuanced answers on controversial topics like the lab leak theory, and its impact on societal divisions.

Whoop Founder: How I Built A $3.6 BILLION Company & BEAT Apple! Will Ahmed | E189
The Diary Of A CEO
A virus that highlighted the importance of health monitoring, as WHOOP was able to detect elevated respiratory rates days before users tested positive, even without feeling sick.

The Learning Journey for Refugee Teens: Understanding opportunities for this forgotten cohort - I
MIT Open Learning
The pandemic that caused the mosque in Arbat camp to be closed for some time.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - The Basics
Ali Abdaal
The disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, officially named Coronavirus Disease 2019. It is a respiratory virus that originated in bats.