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Harold MacMillan was asked what he feared the most and replied “Events dear boy,events” which just about sums up pandemics ,wars and even our personal lives.

Some degree of preparedness may be possible and some actions might prove to be wise…..or a waste of time and money because there will always be “unknown unknowns “ around the corner.

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8 hours ago, RJRB said:

Harold MacMillan was asked what he feared the most and replied “Events dear boy,events” which just about sums up pandemics ,wars and even our personal lives.

Some degree of preparedness may be possible and some actions might prove to be wise…..or a waste of time and money because there will always be “unknown unknowns “ around the corner.

Another pandemic is ‘absolutely inevitable’, says Patrick Vallance. He warns ‘we are not ready yet’ and urges next government to prepare:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/may/25/another-pandemic-is-absolutely-inevitable-says-patrick-vallance-covid

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