Plague Inc.: A Virtual Lesson on Ebola

The video discusses Plague Inc., a game that simulates the spread of infectious diseases. Players control a virus, making strategic decisions to infect the world. The game is praised for its realism and has been used to educate the public on health issues. The Ebola outbreak increased interest in the game, highlighting the importance of understanding global disease spread. Plague Inc. engages with charities to raise awareness, though it remains a game and not a tool for government-level solutions.

What is the primary role of the player in the game Plague Inc.?

• To control the virus

• To build hospitals

• To save humanity

• To cure the disease

How does Plague Inc. help players understand the consequences of a disease?

• By providing medical advice

• By simulating the role of a doctor

• By allowing players to control the virus

• By offering real-time news updates

What impact did the Ebola outbreak have on Plague Inc.?

• Led to the game's discontinuation

• Decreased player interest

• Increased public attention to infectious diseases

• No impact at all

What is a key lesson about disease spread highlighted by Plague Inc.?

• Diseases can be easily contained

• Vaccines are unnecessary

• Diseases in one country are a global threat

• Quarantining a region is always effective

How is Plague Inc. being used to raise awareness about infectious diseases?

• By organizing global conferences

• By providing free medical supplies

• By developing a vaccine

• By partnering with charities