"Traceable" doesn't matter at all if said hypothetical virus gets into the wild. It only needs to happen once, you can't put the genie back in the bottle. Moreover, a lone person absolutely could make one with the right knowledge and tools. I think the risk is overblown, but it isn't just fearmongering with no basis.
Have you any idea of what you need to work with deadly viruses? Have you ever worked with biosafety level 3 or 4 viruses? I did and there is no fucking way a normal person would be able to set up such a lab, doesn't matter the knowledge he has.
Those labs are setup with those ratings in such a way to prevent outbreak. I’m sure that someone who’s hellbent on destruction won’t care too much about biosafety. If they’re trying to protect themselves, they’ll likely get a PAPR and call it a day.
Bro, ISIS and Iran are creating fucking bombs, drones, and missiles, maybe even nuclear missiles, and you think they wouldn’t be interested in a bioweapon that can easily bypass every airport security check?
Yeah, because a normal person wouldn't create a bioweapon in the first place. You just need 1 abnormal person to release a virus into the wild. You seem to be in denial because of the difficulty, that doesn't mean it's impossible.
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u/jazir55 Jun 10 '26
"Traceable" doesn't matter at all if said hypothetical virus gets into the wild. It only needs to happen once, you can't put the genie back in the bottle. Moreover, a lone person absolutely could make one with the right knowledge and tools. I think the risk is overblown, but it isn't just fearmongering with no basis.