Black swan events are extremely rare and unpredictable occurrences. Term popularized by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in 2007 book. Events are extremely rare, have catastrophic consequences, and are easily predicted in hindsight
Global economy experienced synchronized slowdown since Great Recession in 2019. COVID-19 pandemic began decimating economy in 2020. Global unemployment was lowest in history
Influenza is an acute viral respiratory infection causing fever and muscle pain. Four main types: A, B, C, and D viruses with different antigenic characteristics. Influenza A viruses cause epidemics, B viruses cause localized outbreaks
Epidemic is rapid spread of disease to large population within short time. Meningococcal epidemic requires 15 cases/100,000 for two consecutive weeks
Texas is the second-largest state in the United States, covering 268,596 square miles. The state borders Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Mexico. Texas has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico to the southeast. As of 2024, it has 31 million residents
BBC produced two series based on Terry Nation's 1976 novel. Series follows survivors of European flu pandemic in 2000s. Filmed in Manchester (first series) and Birmingham (second series). Used 35mm film due to low light conditions