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> At this point though, would anyone gain anything from a real smoking gun, other than poetic resolution? Oh, maybe humanity could put a stop to gain of functi
by someguydave 4y ago
> At this point though, would anyone gain anything from a real smoking gun, other than poetic resolution?
Oh, maybe humanity could put a stop to gain of function research forever? That would be at least some compensation for this colossal error.
If only we took it as seriously as we take nuclear bombs, which are far less deadly in comparison.
- reilly3000 4y agoI think it’s a great idea, and I think that’s the direction things are heading but I just googled and found this horrible bit of WTFery: https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2022/10/24/gain-of-function-experiments-at-boston-university-create-a-deadly-new-covid-19-virus-who-thought-this-was-a-good-idea/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2022/10/24/gain-...