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Simulating an Epidemic with SIR Models

3Blue1Brown · Explainer · 23 min · 2020 · YouTube title: Simulating an epidemic
Why it's here

HN pointed to it during 2020 as a digestible, well-made illustration of epidemic dynamics and interventions.

What it covers

3Blue1Brown builds toy SIR models to simulate how an epidemic spreads and tests scenarios like social distancing, travel restrictions, central gathering places and quarantine. It was made during the early COVID-19 outbreak.