Coronacast: A Black Swan Event Podcast?

Dr, Norman Swan answers your questions in the ABC's new corona-virus podcast?

Corvidae?

Crown/Corona?

"The black swan theory or theory of black swan events is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often inappropriately rationalized after the fact with the benefit of hindsight.

STAR/RATS?

The term is based on an ancient saying that presumed black swans did not exist – a saying that became reinterpreted to teach a different lesson after black swans were discovered in the wild."

"The black swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird, a species of swan which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia. 

Within Australia they are nomadic, with erratic migration patterns dependent upon climatic conditions. Black swans are large birds with mostly black plumage and red bills."

State flag of West Oz

The first recorded corona-virus death in Australia was from the Australian state of Western Australia, the patient being flown home from the Diamond Princess cruise-ship.

The former passenger died
in a hospital in Perth, WA

Diamond[s] Princess and a Siren Song Followed by a Parasite Ending Oscar Night?