Pandemic Perspectives: Trust

The video discusses the evolution of science governance from the 18th century to the modern era, highlighting the role of international scientific cooperation during global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the challenges of balancing knowledge accumulation with political action and emphasizes the importance of trust and transparency, using Portugal's pandemic response as a successful example.

What does the speaker identify as the main driver of solutions to global crises like the pandemic and climate change?

• The G8

• The United Nations

• International scientific governance

• National governments

How did the pandemic influence the speaker's research focus?

• It led to a focus on the history of pandemics.

• It shifted towards understanding international scientific cooperation.

• It resulted in a study of economic impacts.

• It caused a pivot to technological advancements.

What challenge does the speaker highlight regarding the accumulation of knowledge and political action?

• Balancing the slow pace of knowledge with the urgency of political action is difficult.

• Knowledge is always faster than political action.

• Political action is always based on complete knowledge.

• Political action often ignores scientific data.

According to the speaker, what is necessary for data to become wisdom?

• Immediate political action

• Selection and digestion of data

• Rapid dissemination

• Ignoring data

What key factor does the speaker attribute to Portugal's success in handling the pandemic?

• High vaccination rates

• Building trust through transparent communication

• Economic incentives

• Strict lockdown measures

What was a unique approach taken by the Portuguese government during the pandemic?

• Annual health reports

• Monthly public surveys

• Daily press conferences

• Weekly meetings with experts and government officials

What historical context does the speaker provide about Portugal's approach to crisis management?

• A history of successful crisis management

• A legacy of economic prosperity

• A tradition of scientific innovation

• A background of 300 years of Inquisition and dictatorship