What if we used the problem as part of the solution? | Katie Francfort | TED Institute

Logistics expert Katie Francfort invites us to dream of finding solutions in unexpected places. In this thought experiment, she imagines: What if mosquitoes could have a role to play in the supply chain of vaccine delivery? She uses this far-fetched idea to inspire us to think boldly on other problems we're facing -- and how the problem might become the solution.
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[@dennispetty5911]

I have been visited by Malaria and Dengue Fever due to my trips to Panama and Vietnam. I can attest that people that are very healthy can survive but had my system been compromised in any way, I could have died. I did have the vaccine to stop yellow fever and did not have that disease. I hope we can someday solve the problems with a unique way.

[@dooglio]

I love this kind of "out of the box" thinking!

[@Antasma1]

Thankyou for not firsting

[@MovingBlanketStudio]

I second that

[@dooglio]

Is firsting still a thing?

[@Antasma1]

R. Douglas Barbieri Were you on KZbin lately?

[@joshmgilbert]

Amazing Katie! #UPS

[@Antasma1]

I just hope we don't accidentally cause a pandemic

[@elperroreggae]

4 years later, a worldwide pandemics happened.

[@Antasma1]

@@elperroreggae Well, at least it's not passed via mosquitoes