Will there be another pandemic in your lifetime?

Explore the probability of a future pandemic and the steps we can take to reduce its destructiveness. -- We tend to think of pandemics as unlikely events, but disease outbreaks are surprisingly common. Over the past 400 years, the longest stretch of time without a documented outbreak was just four years. So, what’s the probability of experiencing another world-changing pandemic in your lifetime? Explore the likelihood of a future pandemic and the steps we can take to reduce its destructiveness. Directed by Igor Coric, Artrake Studio. This video made possible in collaboration with Gates Ventures Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: Check out our merch: ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ----------------------------------------------