Epidemiology Podcast Summaries

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This Is The Most Evil Bioweapon Ever Created - Annie Jacobsen
Chris Williamson
Jul 17, 2026
Author Annie Jacobsen explores a terrifying biological warfare scenario where a genetically modified plague induces euphoria to maximize transmission. This analysis reveals how modern public health systems, particularly regarding vulnerable populations, are ill-equipped to contain rapid outbreaks before they trigger societal collapse.
Key insight: The Soviets allegedly engineered a gene for euphoria into Yersinia pestis (plague) so victims would seek out social environments like discos, exponentially increasing the spread of the bacteria.