Bioweapons

Bioweapons

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Heard in 5 episodes across 3 shows since Jul 2026

Bioweapons, or biological weapons, are infectious agents or toxins used with the intent to kill, injure, or incapacitate humans, animals, or plants as an act of war or terrorism. These agents include pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, as well as toxic substances produced by living organisms. The development, production, and stockpiling of these weapons are internationally prohibited under the Biological Weapons Convention.

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5
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First heard

Jul 2026

Expert statements

3
3 negative

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What experts have said about Bioweapons

3 statements · 3 negative

  1. Annie JacobsenNegativeJul 23, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    The Defense Department considers biological weapons the most likely and dangerous WMD threat.

    “They are considered the most likely to occur and therefore the most dangerous.”

    Listen at 2:46

    Open the episode · The Secret Government Playbook For A Bioweapon Attack - Annie Jacobsen - #1127
  2. Annie JacobsenNegativeJul 23, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Once biological weapons propagate, they cannot be stopped.

    “biological weapons are. Once they propagate, there's no stopping them.”

    Listen at 21:03

    Open the episode · The Secret Government Playbook For A Bioweapon Attack - Annie Jacobsen - #1127
  3. Annie JacobsenNegativeJul 23, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Biological weapons now have a low entry barrier because pathogens can be engineered with limited biological expertise.

    “Biological weapons have no barrier to entry anymore. You can essentially engineer a pathogen with very limited biology.”

    Listen at 42:01

    Open the episode · The Secret Government Playbook For A Bioweapon Attack - Annie Jacobsen - #1127
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5 episodes featuring Bioweapons, newest first

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