Paul and Howard talk about the doubt industry, medical skepticism, and Dr. Google as a force for good. Sometimes. Maybe.
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 ArtPaul 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.
Crossing the Chasm Kevin MacLeod
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