

Medical Lysenkoism in the American Medical Association
8 snips 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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Decline in Efficiency of Medical Education and the Influence of Activists in Healthcare
02:50 • 5min
The AMA's Strategic Plan and the Concept of Shadow Text
07:38 • 2min
Strong Disagreement with Medical Practices and Concerns about Ideology
09:53 • 2min
The Use of Specialized Language in the Field of Equity
11:43 • 3min
Equity in Medicine and the Critique of Woke Ideology
14:17 • 15min
An Analysis of Various Issues and Manipulation Tactics
28:47 • 2min
Critiquing the Concept of Equity in Medicine
31:08 • 17min
Implementing a Cult-like Ideology
48:34 • 10min
Communism and the Impact of Decisions
58:26 • 19min
Favoritism and Discrimination in the American Medical Association
01:17:39 • 9min
Values and Guiding Principles for Health Equity
01:27:03 • 12min
The American Medical Association's Commitment to Equity and Justice
01:39:16 • 18min