Conversation with Robin Hanson

Abstract

Mankind fought smallpox for centuries, but using smallpox vaccine, the disease was eradicated in the 20th century. This achievement was due to factors including widespread vaccination, isolation of contagious people, and education about the disease. Research into the eradication of smallpox provides insights for dealing with similar diseases such as poliomyelitis and dracunculiasis. – AI-generated abstract.