The Weaponization of Outbreaks - Crash Course Outbreak Science

The video explores the concept of weaponizing outbreaks, tracing its history from the Mongols using plague-infected corpses to modern bioweapons. It discusses the ethical and practical implications of using diseases as weapons, highlighting historical examples like the British using smallpox against Native Americans and the Nazis in WWII. The video also covers modern bioweapons, the risks they pose, and international efforts to prevent their use. It emphasizes the importance of biosecurity and preparedness to mitigate the impact of potential bioweapon attacks.

How has the understanding of pathogens evolved in relation to bioweapons?

What role does biosecurity play in managing the risks associated with dangerous pathogens?

Discuss the ethical implications of using outbreaks as weapons.

What lessons can be learned from historical instances of weaponizing outbreaks?