Thomas Pogge: Medicine for the 99 percent

TEDxCanberra, Filmed Sep 2011; Posted Dec 2011

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Can we incentivize companies to produce much-needed drugs? At TEDxCanberra, Thomas Pogge proposes a $6 billion plan to revolutionize the way medications are developed and sold.

Philosopher Thomas Pogge wants to ensure medications get to those who need it most. He has published on a wide range of subjects such as global justice and human rights. Full bio »