Proof, truth, and infectious disease

Professor Adam Kucharski joins Gavin & Jessamy to discuss the intersection of mathematics, epidemiology, and truth, off the back of his new book, Proof. How do we generate scientific knowledge? How can we communicate uncertainty? What is the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on public trust in science? Adam also tells us about the importance of public engagement, the nuances of misinformation, the importance of transparency in policy, the future of scientific communications, the need for adaptable definitions of proof, and the value of pragmatic, transparent approaches to decision-making in health and science. Send us your feedback! Read all of our content at Check out all the podcasts from The Lancet Group: Continue this conversation on social!

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This episode is 38:23 long.

This episode was published on Jul 3, 2025.

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