…if they opted to renew the patent on their tuberculosis drug. “That’s a nice consumer goods division you have there. Be sad if anything were to happen to it.” According to Green, he’s angry (that’s the most low key angry I’ve ever seen in a human being) and, to be fair, he’s right to be. While I appreciate J&J’s right to profit from their work, the fact is that millions will die if they renew that patent. There’s got to be a middle ground that saves lives and still makes profit for the company.
Green’s advocated for stuff before (vote, donate, etc.) but I don’t think he’s ever mobilized his fanbase in this way, essentially focusing them (well, me too) like a laser on a single target. It’ll be fascinating to see what happens.