Dave Asprey - Talks Intentional Coronavirus Exposure and Natural Immunity
In this monologue, Dave Asprey argues that, given a reliable method to intentionally expose oneself and one's family to COVID‑19 while safely self‑isolating on a remote farm, he would choose to do so. He contends that natural immunity, achieved through controlled infection, would allow his family to resume risk‑free activities such as shopping and to provide care for older, vulnerable community members. Asprey likens this approach to the historical practice of "chickenpox parties" where children were deliberately infected to gain immunity, noting that while vaccines now exist for such diseases, natural immunity has been humanity's default throughout history. He emphasizes his personal health status as a factor that makes the risk reasonable, and frames the strategy as a way to protect elders—whom he regards as custodians of hard‑earned wisdom—while contributing positively to the community.
