Michael Lewis in conversation with Larry Wilmore at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (45)

0:00 Author Michael Lewis Discusses New Book Release chapter 3
0:00 Author Michael Lewis Discusses New Book Release
2:35 Government Management of Existential Risks
3:51 Government Response to Public Health Emergencies
5:44 Trump's Handling of Public Health Emergencies chapter 3
5:44 Trump's Handling of Public Health Emergencies
7:35 Importance of Showing Up and Taking Responsibility
8:59 Pandemic Response and Desire for Ignorance
10:52 Politicization of COVID-19 and Misinformation Spreading chapter 3
10:52 Misinformation and Politics Surrounding COVID-19
13:01 Leadership and Organizational Challenges in Crisis Response
14:13 Blame Game in Response to COVID-19 Shutdowns
15:33 Government Response to Local Health Crisis chapter 3
15:33 Government Support for Local Health Officials
17:25 Need for Centralized Response to Public Health Crises
18:46 Tolerance for Presidential Mismanagement and Societal Impact
21:01 Motivations Behind Economic Shutdown Theories chapter 3
21:01 Left's Motivation for Shutting Down Local Economies
22:40 Risks and Consequences of Public Health Measures
23:56 Rick Perry's Conflicts with the Department of Energy
25:45 Global Cybersecurity and Nuclear Threats Risks chapter 3
25:45 Cybersecurity Risks and Global Threats Assessment
27:25 Risks of Nuclear Proliferation and Global Security
29:10 Environmental Hazards of Nuclear Waste Management
30:45 Risks of Pandemics and Government Preparedness chapter 2
30:45 Preparedness for Pandemics and Global Health Risks
32:45 Government Investment in Science and Research
35:18 Predicting and Preventing Future Pandemics chapter 3
35:18 Predictive Modeling for Pandemics and Virus Research
37:06 Importance of Basic Research Funding
38:39 Value Systems and Institutional Knowledge
40:09 Coping with Social Isolation During Pandemic chapter 3
40:09 Adjusting to Life in Quarantine
41:57 Parenting a Child with Autism During Quarantine
43:30 Racial Progress and Social Change in America
47:21 Consequences of Pandemic Response and Government Reform chapter 2
47:21 Post-Pandemic Reforms and Government Accountability
50:40 Social Change and Cultural Shift Momentum
52:15 America's Wake-Up Call and Societal Reckoning chapter 6
52:15 America's Wake-Up Call and Societal Reckoning
54:15 Addressing Global Inequality and Pandemics
55:48 Preparing for Future Pandemics and Global Health
57:11 Public Compliance and Disease Prevention Strategies
58:28 Limitations of Economic Measurement Statistics
59:43 Risk and Democracy in Modern Society

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