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Vinay Prasad on Pharmaceuticals, the FDA, and the Death of Duty

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The Diminishing Duty in Society

This chapter delves into the waning importance of duty in contemporary society, highlighting how it has been eclipsed by self-centered behaviors. It reflects on critical societal issues, including recent tragedies like school shootings, and critiques the moral responsibilities of professionals in urgent situations. The discussion emphasizes the need to honor those who act selflessly and critiques the culture of inaction and judgment surrounding failures of duty.

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