TED – Larry Brilliant Wants to Stop Pandemics

Accepting the 2006 TED Prize, Dr. Larry Brilliant talks about how smallpox was eradicated from the planet, and calls for a new global system that can identify and contain pandemics before they spread.

Larry Brilliant discusses the eradication of smallpox and protection from pandemic. His slogan of “Early Detection, Early Response ” is inspiring. You will also learn about GPHIN (Global Public Health Intelligence Network) located, not surprisingly, in Ottawa.


Watching TED online on a rainy Saturday and I came across this talk by Larry Brilliant. This is one of the most compelling things I have ever seen. This reinvigorates my pride in working in the technology field.

Larry Brilliant discusses the eradication of smallpox and protection from pandemic. His slogan of “Early Detection, Early Response ” is inspiring. You will also learn about GPHIN (Global Public Health Intelligence Network) located, not surprisingly, in Ottawa.

Watch the video. Do more research. Help where you can.

Larry Brilliant wants to stop pandemics

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *