500 million, but not a single one more
Effective Altruism Forum, December 8, 2014
Abstract
Humanity had a powerful enemy, a monster responsible for the deaths of 500 million victims. Here is a chronicle of human suffering and struggle, until the final victory over that monster was achieved. Smallpox, a “mad god” that decimated civilizations. Follow humanity’s epic struggle until its eradication and discover our power when we unite.
