
#263 – John Abramson: Big Pharma
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Big Pharma and the Integrity Crisis
This chapter examines the detrimental impact of Big Pharma's influence on healthcare, highlighting the tension between commercial interests and patient well-being. It discusses the need for regulatory 'guardrails' to restore accountability while scrutinizing the ethical implications of pharmaceutical advertising. Through examples and comparisons with global systems, the chapter reveals how profit motives can distort medical integrity and public trust.
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