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The hosts revisit early 2020 reports suggesting that COVID-19 appeared to disproportionately affect Han Chinese populations. They recall speculative discussions regarding whether the virus could target specific DNA profiles, such as Ashkenazi lineages, and the role of genetic data companies like 23andMe. The segment concludes that initial reporting on ethnic susceptibility was largely inconsistent with later outcomes.
A speculative theory is discussed regarding whether the coronavirus could be genetically targeted toward specific ethnicities, such as Chinese or Ashkenazi populations. The conversation touches on the potential for using DNA services like 23andMe to enforce selective quarantines based on genetic markers. This is framed as a dark hypothetical scenario involving the segregation of individuals based on their ancestry results.
