Book · 2024
Pandora's Gamble
Lab Leaks, Pandemics, and a World at Risk
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And then Alison Young wrote a book called Pandora's Gamble that looks at all of the lab leak failures that have happened prior to COVID, which is an interesting and relevant data point to study if you want to consider whether or not that was part of the problem.
Bill Gurley · All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Sep 2026 Why people recommend it
Pandora's Gamble by Alison Young examines laboratory safety failures, regulatory oversights, and the historical precedents surrounding risky biological research that occurred prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bill Gurley mentioned Alison Young's book on All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg in September 2026 during a conversation about female researchers and investigative writers who have rigorously studied lab safety and the origins of global health crises. Gurley highlighted the work as a crucial and highly relevant data point for anyone attempting to determine whether historical systemic failures played a part in modern controversies. By studying these prior incidents through Young's investigative lens, readers gain a deeper understanding of the institutional vulnerabilities and oversight gaps that characterize contemporary scientific research facilities. The book serves as an essential resource for policymakers, researchers, and citizens interested in biosecurity, accountability, and the prevention of future laboratory-associated accidents or leaks on a global scale.
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Bill Gurley and then Alison Young wrote a book called Pandora's Gamble that looks at all of the lab leak failures that… 1
“and then Alison Young wrote a book called Pandora's Gamble that looks at all of the lab leak failures that have happened prior to COVID, which is an interesting and relevant data point to study if you want to consider whether or not that was part of the problem.”
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“and as I document in Pandora's gamble both the USDA and the cdc's labs have had some very serious safety issues which they also have tried to keep secret from the public”