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Research about polio is not dual-use because there's no way to restart a polio epidemic in the enemy's country without it spreading to yours.
by whatshisface 5y ago
Research about polio is not dual-use because there's no way to restart a polio epidemic in the enemy's country without it spreading to yours.
- cameronh90 5y agoI'm not even sure that's true. Knowing anything about viruses means you're better placed to try and use them as a weapon versus someone who does no research on them. You can try and find specific counter examples, but I think the idea that most virus research, and scientific research in general, could likely be repurposed for bad or good, is probably pretty accurate in general. Policing "bad" science while allowing "good" science is probably an impossible task.