The next outbreak? We’re not ready | Bill Gates | TED

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In 2014, the world avoided a horrific global outbreak of Ebola, thanks to thousands of selfless health workers -- plus, frankly, thanks to some very good luck. In hindsight, we know what we should have done better. So, now's the time, Bill Gates suggests, to put all our good ideas into practice, from scenario planning to vaccine research to health worker training. As he says, "There's no need to panic ... but we need to get going."

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All Comments (21)
  • @jonkallas7326
    This guy has been fighting viruses since Windows 95.
  • @hjf_9437
    If you’re seeing this. It’s too late
  • @Ale-is1dk
    Watching this in 2024 after covid-19 sent chills down my spine...he was spot on
  • @woodbyte
    Spoiler alert: we didn't get ready.
  • @doragary3717
    The fact is that BTC symbolises the future of cryptocurrency, and traders are wondering if now is the best moment to trade, I feel you should examine the situation more closely before jumping to any conclusion. BTC's price has been fluctuating over the previous days, signaling that the market has become unstable and that is it impossible to anticipate whether it will go bearish or bullish. Others are patient, while others continue to trade with no risk. It all depends on the pattern you're trading and the source of your signal;
  • @ommer15
    Me: expecting to see 5 days ago. YouTube: 5 years ago.
  • @yoquese12330
    They first made simulation called Event 201 on 2019, then they aplied it in real life
  • @bhasinanant
    Pro answer to "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
  • @JK_JK_JK
    eeeaten the propaganda spam bot cannot answer a simple question. What is the Covid-related mortality for non-elderly persons with no comorbidities??