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Herd mentality—the science behind the debate over how to manage covid-19

Our podcast on the science and technology making the news. Also this week: what does the Department of Justice’s federal antitrust lawsuit against Google mean for big tech?

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AS NEW waves of covid-19 sweep around the world, scientists are clashing over the concept of herd immunity. Host Kenneth Cukier asks scientists on both sides of the debate whether covid-19 should be left to spread freely among the young and healthy. Also, the Department of Justice's federal antitrust lawsuit against Google—we search what this means for big tech. Runtime: 28 min

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