Links for Livestream, 3 pm ET: The Origins of COVID, Wrapping Up Fauci, and More
Healthcare
United States
Started August 08, 2026
Dr. Matt Bivens and I discuss the case for and against lab origin for Covid, plus a wider look at issues surrounding gain of function, including new worries about AI engineering
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Links for Livestream, 3 pm ET: The Origins of COVID, Wrapping Up Fauci, and More
Matt Taibbi (United States) | Aug 07, 2026
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Gain of function research is essential for understanding and combating future pandemics.
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