Dr. Kaveh Hoda
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You know, and to answer your question from my perspective is a challenge because I think people should be concerned. In fact, I just did a two-parter with one of the world's best virologists talking about the, you know, possible bird flu pandemic that could arise and all the threats that are out there. And so I do think there are some really significant, serious risks to be worried about.
You know, and to answer your question from my perspective is a challenge because I think people should be concerned. In fact, I just did a two-parter with one of the world's best virologists talking about the, you know, possible bird flu pandemic that could arise and all the threats that are out there. And so I do think there are some really significant, serious risks to be worried about.
You know, and to answer your question from my perspective is a challenge because I think people should be concerned. In fact, I just did a two-parter with one of the world's best virologists talking about the, you know, possible bird flu pandemic that could arise and all the threats that are out there. And so I do think there are some really significant, serious risks to be worried about.
However, I'm never going to say there's nothing that can be done about it. There's plenty that can still be done about it. I still maintain hope in the medical community for what we're able to do and what we're able to accomplish.
However, I'm never going to say there's nothing that can be done about it. There's plenty that can still be done about it. I still maintain hope in the medical community for what we're able to do and what we're able to accomplish.
However, I'm never going to say there's nothing that can be done about it. There's plenty that can still be done about it. I still maintain hope in the medical community for what we're able to do and what we're able to accomplish.
And to echo what I think both of you guys have said or would at least agree with, there's a lot of changes that we can make locally amongst our small sphere of influence and then growing out from there in terms of getting vaccinated, in terms of wearing masks when needed, or at least looking at the data with an open mind and sharing good resources.
And to echo what I think both of you guys have said or would at least agree with, there's a lot of changes that we can make locally amongst our small sphere of influence and then growing out from there in terms of getting vaccinated, in terms of wearing masks when needed, or at least looking at the data with an open mind and sharing good resources.
And to echo what I think both of you guys have said or would at least agree with, there's a lot of changes that we can make locally amongst our small sphere of influence and then growing out from there in terms of getting vaccinated, in terms of wearing masks when needed, or at least looking at the data with an open mind and sharing good resources.
Because one thing that the younger population is good about and what some of these people you're mentioning, James, is they're good at detecting bullshit online. And that's a skill that needs to be honed for medical literacy as well. And I'm hopeful that that's going to continue to improve.
Because one thing that the younger population is good about and what some of these people you're mentioning, James, is they're good at detecting bullshit online. And that's a skill that needs to be honed for medical literacy as well. And I'm hopeful that that's going to continue to improve.
Because one thing that the younger population is good about and what some of these people you're mentioning, James, is they're good at detecting bullshit online. And that's a skill that needs to be honed for medical literacy as well. And I'm hopeful that that's going to continue to improve.
maybe stupid optimism, but I do believe the younger generation is going to continue to be better at that than the older generation. And I think that will help battle a lot of the misinformation that's out there, but there are things that they can do. In fact, for getting back to the telehealth thing, for example, talking about telemedicine slash telehealth, as Venkatesh sort of broke down.
maybe stupid optimism, but I do believe the younger generation is going to continue to be better at that than the older generation. And I think that will help battle a lot of the misinformation that's out there, but there are things that they can do. In fact, for getting back to the telehealth thing, for example, talking about telemedicine slash telehealth, as Venkatesh sort of broke down.
maybe stupid optimism, but I do believe the younger generation is going to continue to be better at that than the older generation. And I think that will help battle a lot of the misinformation that's out there, but there are things that they can do. In fact, for getting back to the telehealth thing, for example, talking about telemedicine slash telehealth, as Venkatesh sort of broke down.
In terms of it being cut at the end of the month, there are people that are really pushing against that, including Ro Khanna, who's a legislator here in California, who's proposed a new bill. I haven't been able to see any of the details of it, but there are a lot, including Amazon, by the way. Amazon is one of like 350 companies
In terms of it being cut at the end of the month, there are people that are really pushing against that, including Ro Khanna, who's a legislator here in California, who's proposed a new bill. I haven't been able to see any of the details of it, but there are a lot, including Amazon, by the way. Amazon is one of like 350 companies
In terms of it being cut at the end of the month, there are people that are really pushing against that, including Ro Khanna, who's a legislator here in California, who's proposed a new bill. I haven't been able to see any of the details of it, but there are a lot, including Amazon, by the way. Amazon is one of like 350 companies
that have written a letter to Congress to help push for this funding. So if you can call a Congress person, if you can do that, if you can keep bothering them, telling them how important it is, I think those are things that can help. So I think that's a good place to start.
that have written a letter to Congress to help push for this funding. So if you can call a Congress person, if you can do that, if you can keep bothering them, telling them how important it is, I think those are things that can help. So I think that's a good place to start.