Revisionist History

Rodents and Red Wine with Maria Konnikova

Mar 9, 2023

Maria Konnikova, an author, psychologist, and professional poker player, takes on the role of ombudsman and dives into fascinating ethical discussions. She challenges Malcolm on the Minnesota starvation experiments and the evolving guidelines around drinking alcohol. They also explore the impact of iodized salt, the controversial addition of fluoride, and the ethics of human experimentation. Konnikova sheds light on the dilemmas researchers face with informed consent and the importance of inclusive studies that reflect diverse populations.

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Intro

2min

Exploring Ethics with Maria Konnikova

4min

Fluoride, Iodine, and Personal Beliefs

6min

Nutritional Dilemmas and Ethical Insights

14min

Navigating Ethical Boundaries in Research

8min

Rethinking Medical Research: Beyond Male-Centric Data

9min

Culinary Challenges and Future Podcasts

3min

Author, psychologist and professional poker player Maria Konnikova joins the show as Revisionist History’s first ombudsman. Maria advocates for the audience, reading letters from listeners and challenging Malcolm on matters great and small. They discuss how iodized salt is changing lives, the ethics of the Minnesota starvation experiments, and the ever-changing guidance around drinking alcohol. If you’d like to keep up with the most recent news from this and other Pushkin podcasts, be sure to sign up for our email list at Pushkin.fm.

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