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Everything Aristotle Has Said is Wrong & The Reflex

The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

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The Tragic Tale of Semmelweis and Scientific Resistance

Exploring the struggles and triumphs of a pioneering doctor's fight for hand washing practices in medicine, highlighting the Semmelweis reflex and its impact on scientific progress. The chapter ends with a call to support ad-free content and a personal reflection.

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