Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines | Lex Fridman Podcast #216

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• LE

  @lexfridman · 5 years ago · pinned

  Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU">0:00</a> - Introduction &amp; sponsor mentions:<br>- Privacy: <a href="https://privacy.com/lex">https://privacy.com/lex</a> to get $5 added to your account<br>- Justworks: <a href="https://justworks.com/">https://justworks.com</a><br>- Sun Basket: <a href="https://sunbasket.com/lex">https://sunbasket.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get $35 off<br>- The Information: <a href="https://theinformation.com/lex">https://theinformation.com/lex</a> to get 75% off first month<br>- Athletic Greens: <a href="https://athleticgreens.com/lex">https://athleticgreens.com/lex</a> and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=191">3:11</a> - Microbiology by numbers<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=513">8:33</a> - From bacteria to an organism<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=992">16:32</a> - AlphaFold 2<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=1231">20:31</a> - Simulating an evolutionary arms race<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=2757">45:57</a> - The most terrifying virus<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=4061">1:07:41</a> - SARS-CoV-2<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=4945">1:22:25</a> - Coronaviruses and Influenza. What&apos;s the difference?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=5311">1:28:31</a> - Vaccines<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=5669">1:34:29</a> - Lex on his reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine shot<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=6025">1:40:25</a> - Modern vaccines<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=6325">1:45:25</a> - How does mRNA vaccine work?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=6492">1:48:12</a> - Are mRNA vaccines safe?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=8078">2:14:38</a> - Lex on trust in authority<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=8985">2:29:45</a> - Ivermectin<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=9386">2:36:26</a> - Hydroxychloroquine<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=9668">2:41:08</a> - Variants and mutations<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=10086">2:48:06</a> - Testing<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=10573">2:56:13</a> - How does COVID-19 spread?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=10764">2:59:24</a> - Masks<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=11272">3:07:52</a> - Bret Weinstein vs Sam Harris<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=11486">3:11:26</a> - This Week in Virology<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=12066">3:21:06</a> - Advice for young people<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G433fa01oMU&amp;t=12208">3:23:28</a> - Meaning of life

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• OS

  @osirisgolad · 5 years ago

  I greatly appreciate the fact that Dr Racaniello makes sure he has answered the previous question in its entirety after they&apos;ve gone off on a tangent and Lex is about to ask the next question, forgetting the previous one was left unanswered. Really shows that he&apos;s paying attention and is engaged with the content of the interview.

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• KA

  @katrinachancey7976 · 3 years ago

  I would love a follow up conversation on this subject now that time has passed

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• KI

  @KimP0612 · 3 years ago

  I love Vincent. He has several amazing podcasts for education purposes on viruses, bacteria, parasites, etc.

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• WH

  @whhmjr · 3 years ago

  Reading, thinking, and making a decision can best happen in a world without censorship.

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• CH

  @ChildPerson · 3 years ago

  I&apos;ve been watchiǹg Vincent and gangs since shortly after Covid hit us. Really enjoyed this conversation! Thanks both!

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• RO

  @robertwynkoop7112 · 5 years ago

  This is one of the most valuable casts on virology and COVID that exists, delivered in an unemotional, rational, apolitical way that is most clear and effective

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• TN

  @tntnyny · 5 years ago

  That introduction. &nbsp;I have never come across a public figure who could actually make me less jaded and pessimistic. You&apos;re a special person Lex. Thank you.

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• TO

  @tomatokra · 5 years ago

  Dr. Racaniello is so clearly a first rate instructor. He takes pains to explain complex things as clearly and simply as possible.<br><br>Wonderful.

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• PH

  @Phdintheory · 4 years ago

  Lex you have the innocence of a child with the brilliance of a genius. Never stop searching for the innocence in the rest of us because there are some of us out here worth saving.

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• LK

  @lkgpuanimho0349 · 5 years ago

  I can’t believe that you got this guy, Lex.<br>This guy is a legend in microbiology.

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• VA

  @VakoLF · 5 years ago

  One of the best podcast I&apos;ve seen in many years. Thank you Lex and Vincent!

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