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Paul and Howard talk about the doubt industry, medical skepticism, and Dr. Google as a force for good. Sometimes. Maybe.
You can find an error-filled transcript here.
Topics:
- How views of medicine have changed over the last hundred years
- What is causing the current wave of medical skepticism? Data democratization vs … other stuff
- Effect sizes, blockbuster therapies as parachutes, and the decline thereof
- The future of medical democratization
Readings and Books Mentioned:
- ‘But I Saw It on Facebook’: Hoaxes Are Making Doctors’ Jobs Harder
- Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Climate Change
- Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
- The Butchering Art
Bios:
Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn’t rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.
Music & Disclaimers:
- Crossing the Chasm Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ - Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Disclaimers apply and can be heard at the end of the episode.