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Robert Wright (Bloggingheads.tv, The Evolution of God, Nonzero, Why Buddhism Is True) and Damon Linker (The Week)
- Economic and political effects of coronavirus . 0:56
- Even viruses are processed through the lens of tribalism . 10:27
- Will the virus shred the social fabric or bring people together? . 16:08
- Damon: The virus will strengthen nationalism worldwide . 28:32
- Could corona revive economic localism? . 39:36
- Will the right blame “cosmopolitans” for spreading the virus? . 42:31
- Damon: The virus reminds us how much is beyond human control . 51:19
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Recorded:Mar 13
Posted:Mar 16, 2020
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