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\nOUTLINE:
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\n(00:00) - Introduction
\n(07:44) - Lab-leak theory
\n(10:51) - Gain-of-function research of viruses
\n(23:00) - Bioterrorism
\n(27:30) - Tony Fauci
\n(37:41) - COVID Vaccines
\n(43:46) - Joe Rogan
\n(50:49) - Variants
\n(55:31) - Rapid at home testing
\n(59:44) - Animal testing
\n(1:05:09) - Stepping down as director of the NIH
\n(1:09:03) - Barack Obama
\n(1:11:06) - Accelerating Medicines Partnership
\n(1:21:44) - Faith
\n(1:27:12) - Fear of death
\n(1:30:15) - Meaning of life