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Medical Lysenkoism in the American Medical Association

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Dec 4, 2023
In this episode, James Lindsay discusses the application of ideological doctrine to medicine, specifically within the American Medical Association. He criticizes the concept of 'health equity' as a form of Medical Lysenkoism, raising concerns about its potential catastrophic effects. The podcast explores topics such as the decline in efficiency of medical education, the influence of activists in healthcare, and the dangers of prioritizing ideology over medical skills. It also delves into the use of specialized language in the field of equity, critiques the concept of equity in medicine, and discusses the implementation of a cult-like ideology within an organization. Additionally, communism, favoritism, discrimination, and the American Medical Association's commitment to equity and justice are analyzed.
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