Prompt: Global pandemics represent a significant threat to humanity. Why has the international community been able to respond effectively to some pandemics, and less effectively to others? Comparing the current COVID-19 pandemic to previous outbreaks, what factors seem most important in ensuring effective pandemic responses? I’m looking for 3 more pages, double spaced, added to my original paper proposal. An alternative/count argument on COVID-19 ignorance would be nice. Outside of that, you have the liberty to add whatever seems appropriate. Feedback on the counter argument (That you may want or should implement): One area where you might find a bigger clash between your argument and another could be in terms of politics. Your argument is that spreading accurate information is important, but a potential counter is that even with accurate information people might still encounter pandemic fatigue, disbelieve accurate information, or simply be unlikely to act individually in ways that could achieve a public good. Some leftover articles that I thought looked solid, use whatever sources you want: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1717-y A new twenty-first century science for effective epidemic response https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0277953606004060 Responding to global infectious disease outbreaks: Lessons from SARS on the role of risk perception, communication and management https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-020-0884-z. Using social and behavioural science to support COVID-19 pandemic response
