A COVID-19 Exit Strategy to End Lockdown and Reopen the Economy
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking strategy for reopening the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic in this 16-minute TED Talk. Learn about biologist Uri Alon's innovative approach of alternating four workdays with 10 days of lockdown, designed to exploit the virus's biological weaknesses and potentially reduce its reproductive rate. Discover how this cycle, already adopted by some companies and countries, could offer a responsible way to return to work while minimizing the risk of a second surge in infections. Gain insights into the theory behind this strategy, its potential impact on productivity, and how it can be adapted for different scenarios, including working from home and isolation strategies. Delve into discussions on transparency, adaptability, and audience questions as you consider this unique approach to balancing public health concerns with economic recovery.
Syllabus
Introduction
The idea
The theory
Is it frustrating
Productivity loss
Staggered strategy
Working at home
Isolation strategy
Transparency
Adaptability
Audience questions
Taught by
TED
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