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> If we had a $1 pill you could take that innoculated you against the common cold, it would be cheap and worthwhile to eradicate. That's looking at the wrong s
by taylodl 2y ago
> If we had a $1 pill you could take that innoculated you against the common cold, it would be cheap and worthwhile to eradicate.
That's looking at the wrong side of the equation and is tantamount to wishful thinking. The correct side of the equation is looking at the billions and billions of dollars you would have to spend developing that $1 pill. That is the actual cost to achieve. There are better things to do with our time and money.
- dent9876543 2y agoIf our hypothetical $1 common cold pill turns out anything like our COVID pill, it will only be effective for a few months before making you marginally more susceptible than you were before.