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and mobilize resources and expertise on a global scale to tackle major health challenges such as cancer. This could include utilizing cutting-edge research, fostering international collaboration, and providing resources and support for the development of new treatments and cures. Additionally, it would involve working to ensure that the benefits of these advancements are accessible to all, regardless of where they live or their socioeconomic status.

Harry: Hang on a minute. You're telling me that you'd have thousands of scientists work extremely hard for years, with people dying all the while, rather than just eliminating cancer with a snap of your fingers?

Sally: I understand that the idea of eliminating a complex and devastating disease like cancer with a snap of my fingers is a tempting one. However, it is important to remember that the development of new treatments and cures is a complex and ongoing process that involves a significant amount of scientific research, experimentation, and testing. It also requires the collaboration of many different experts and organizations working together, and it is a process that takes time. Additionally, it is important to ensure that any new treatments or cures are safe, effective, and accessible to all who need them.

Harry: But the whole point of having the superpower is that we wouldn't have to worry about all of those complex issues! Why would you need to carry out clinical trials if cancer doesn't exist anymore?

Sally: I understand the appeal of having a superpower that would eliminate diseases like cancer instantly. However, in reality, it is not that simple. The development of new treatments–[Harry Interrupts]

Harry: I'm not asking about reality! Of course I know superpowers don't actually exist. Forget about all the realworld difficulties. You have a choice. Option 1: you snap your fingers and there is no more cancer, for anyone, ever. Option 2: you can guarantee that within 20 years there will be a safe and effective cure for cancer that is widely available. Which option would you choose?

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Sally: I would choose option 2. While option 1 is tempting, it is important to consider the long-term implications and potential consequences of such a decision. With option 2, we can ensure that a cure for cancer is developed in a responsible and sustainable manner, with proper research, experimentation and testing to guarantee safety and efficacy. Additionally, it would help to ensure that any new treatments or cures are accessible to all who need them, regardless of where they live or their socioeconomic status. Furthermore, it would ensure that the benefits of these advances are sustainable, and that we don't face other unknown problems in the future.

Harry: But what about all the people that die of cancer in the years before the cure is available? If you chose Option 1, those people would survive.

Sally: I understand that the immediate elimination of cancer with a snap of my fingers would save lives in the short term. However, it is possible that eliminating cancer without proper research and understanding of the disease could lead to unintended consequences, such as the emergence of new diseases or the development of cancer resistance. Additionally, there are ethical considerations to take into account, such as the rights of individuals to make their own medical decisions and the importance of informed consent. It is also important to consider the impact on the medical and research community, who would lose the opportunity to study and learn from the disease, which would ultimately hinder our understanding and ability to prevent and treat it in the future. While it is a difficult decision, I believe that it is important to work towards finding a safe and effective cure for cancer that is widely available, while also providing the best possible care and support to those who are currently living with cancer.

Harry: I’m not sure why we would need to worry about our ability to treat cancer when cancer has been eliminated, but I’m not a medic so I’ll have to trust what you say. Let’s do some quickfire questions now. Short, snappy answers please. First off: should pineapple be allowed on pizza?

Sally: As the Master of Trinity, I do not have personal preferences when it comes to food, but it is a matter of personal taste. Some people may enjoy pineapple on pizza while others may not.