In this episode of Undisciplinary we talk with Dr Jane Williams from Sydney Health Ethics (University of Sydney) about public health ethics during a pandemic and the uneven distribution of blame and responsibility for outbreaks. We also question the emphasis on the need for a vaccine, the politics of vaccine distribution and whether immunity passports will repeat past examples of racialised and unjust forms of population control.

Transcript available at our website Undisciplinary.org

References

  • Walled World map
  • Jane Williams & Bridget Haire, "Why some people don't want to take the COVID-19 test", The Conversation
  • Introduction audio from Daniel Andrews's press conference came from this ABC News article

Music & Photo

  • City Plaza - Dan Bodan
  • Bunny Hop - Quincas Moreira
  • Photo by iMattSmart on Unsplash