9min chapter

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman cover image

Fundamentals vs. Hacks; Election Results | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura Hehman

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman

CHAPTER

Worry, Medicine, and Identity

This chapter examines the ineffectiveness of worry and the societal patterns in healthcare, likening them to outdated practices such as bloodletting. It critiques the ethics of pharmaceutical advertising and the troubling side effects of depression medications, raising concerns about over-prescription and neglect of underlying issues. The discussion also explores the relationship between suffering and personal identity, emphasizing how illnesses can shape individual perception and societal demands.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode