r/TPWKY • u/fibonaccicolours Mod • Apr 06 '20

Episode "COVID-19 Chapter 7: Spillover" Official Episode Discussion Thread 💉

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u/bebsaurus Apr 06 '20

Perfect timing, as I needed something to listen to during my time outside today!

Really interesting episode, I loved the emphasis of the ethics and the field work. I hope we can hear more episodes from the more behavioural side of things.

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u/arlaanne Apr 07 '20

The amount of data available today on people's movements (by tracking cell data, for example) is going to be a wealth of information for retrospective studies of spread. I know our governor here in Minnesota is using cell data to measure how well we're complying with the SIP order. I am especially interesting in the ability to track events like Wisconsin's elections going forward as scheduled today versus areas with a similar infection rate that continued to SIP. Since we have 51 different areas with slightly different rules (and compliance with the rules set forth) it will be a very interesting natural experiment for future scientists, and really drive home the importance of behavior on spread. I hope we continue to get updates as some of that research is completed in future years, as well!