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Support Geert – Natural and immune escape pandemics/epidemics

May 1, 2024 | COVID-19, Geert Vanden Bossche, Immune Response, Public Health Policy, Research, Vaccination

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Discussion about a course on understanding complex interactions between the immune system and viruses

  • Interview with Geert Vanden Bossche gained popularity, credited to Dell Big Tree’s analysis. • 0:52

  • Motivation behind the course: to share deeper insights and critical analysis of virus interactions. • 3:05

  • Course aims to help people understand the complexity of the pandemic and ask critical questions. • 3:23

  • Previous course started in September and this is an updated version. • 4:22

Geert expresses gratitude for financial support received for his courses and book collaboration

  • Geert’s course runs until mid-December and may be updated in the future. • 4:40

  • Geert plans to share insights with a broader audience and received positive feedback from diverse participants. • 5:00

  • The course is not free due to platform restrictions, but previous participants found it valuable. • 5:35

  • Geert invested significant time and effort in preparing and delivering the course. • 6:01

  • Geert’s passion and motivation for teaching are evident despite financial considerations. • 7:07

  • Geert recently ran a successful Kickstarter campaign for a book collaboration, showing viability and support. • 8:41

Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants and immune response dynamics explained

  • Viral evolution shifting to various proteins, not just the Spike protein. • 09:43

  • Continued mutations in SARS-CoV-2 despite stable clinical outcomes. • 10:09

  • High infection rates and immune pressure leading to diverse circulating variants. • 12:02

  • Non-neutralizing antibodies affecting virus evolution and glycan accommodation. • 13:04

  • Hypothesis of amino acid reshuffling for optimal glycosylation and immune subversion. • 13:35

Discussion on the evolution of viruses, immune responses, and potential outcomes

  • Virus evolution involves amino acid mutations to adapt and evade immunity. • 14:03

  • Predicted virus breakthrough of neutralizing antibodies did not result in catastrophe due to immune refocusing. • 15:45

  • Speculation on virus reaching transmission limit and evolving to spread within hosts for survival. • 17:51

  • Expectation of exponential evolution leading to challenges in predicting future virus behavior. • 18:10

Challenges with current vaccination strategies and the need for alternative approaches to control the virus

  • Current vaccination strategies may not effectively control the virus due to immune escape phenomena. • 18:39

  • Excess deaths and other complications suggest a dangerous situation with the virus not being under control. • 19:20

  • Immunorefocus may lead to immune escape and detrimental effects like cancers. • 19:27

  • The situation is escalating, and there is a sense of urgency to address the challenges with current approaches. • 19:51

  • Recommendation for CDC to consider mass antiviral administration instead of relying solely on vaccination. • 21:11

  • Acknowledgment that current measures may not control the virus and the need for a shift in approach. • 21:30

  • Mass administration of antivirals to highly vaccinated populations could be an alternative to control viral transmission. • 22:19

Insights on scientific analysis and promoting critical thinking for future scientists

  • Emphasizing scientific approach and avoiding pre-digested conclusions. • 26:01

  • Encouraging critical thinking and questioning decisions based on scientific knowledge. • 26:38

  • Highlighting the importance of raising awareness and promoting a holistic view of complex problems. • 27:05

  • Engaging younger generation in understanding pandemics from a multi-disciplinary perspective. • 27:24

Promoting a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to solving complex problems in science

  • Deep expertise in a single field may not solve complex problems • 27:42

  • Multidisciplinary approach necessary for understanding virus interactions • 28:01

  • Importance of continuously asking the right questions for insights • 28:13

  • Encouraging a holistic and integrated approach to problem-solving • 28:44

  • Focus on finding solutions and implementing them for societal benefit • 29:00

  • Simplifying complex science to provide understandable solutions • 29:15

  • Passionate about sharing critical views and contaminating others with enthusiasm • 29:39