Seems like it could be a good idea if implemented well. A couple considerations come to mind:
• I think it’s possible for something like this to inadvertently cause harm by pushing policies that are good for combatting natural pandemics but also increase the chances of/potential severity of engineered pandemics. Should be avoidable if the leaders of the group are in communication with experts that focus on engineered pandemics.
• I’d strongly recommend engaging with people who do political polling (such as people who work at Data for Progress) when deciding political priorities. Pushing policies that are popular is presumably much more tractable than pushing those that are not, and pollsters could help you determine which policies fit into which category.
Pushing policies that are popular is presumably much more tractable than pushing those that are not
If you push a huge bill for increased biosafety it’s okay when there are policies included that don’t poll well but for which you can convince legislators with good arguments. Especially when there’s no lobby against the policy and it’s unlikely that the issue will become the subject of public debate.
Seems like it could be a good idea if implemented well. A couple considerations come to mind:
• I think it’s possible for something like this to inadvertently cause harm by pushing policies that are good for combatting natural pandemics but also increase the chances of/potential severity of engineered pandemics. Should be avoidable if the leaders of the group are in communication with experts that focus on engineered pandemics.
• I’d strongly recommend engaging with people who do political polling (such as people who work at Data for Progress) when deciding political priorities. Pushing policies that are popular is presumably much more tractable than pushing those that are not, and pollsters could help you determine which policies fit into which category.
Thanks!
If you push a huge bill for increased biosafety it’s okay when there are policies included that don’t poll well but for which you can convince legislators with good arguments. Especially when there’s no lobby against the policy and it’s unlikely that the issue will become the subject of public debate.