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The Dropout

The General and the Patient

Sep 28, 2021
34:39

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  • General Mattis admired Theranos' potential in military use but later regretted its lack of transparency.
  • A patient's terrifying experience with inaccurate Theranos tests highlighted the company's unreliability.

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General Mattis Testimony and Role

General Mattis, a four-star marine general and former US Secretary of Defence, testified about his initial encounter with Elizabeth Holmes in 2011. Mattis praised the potential military applications of Theranos' technology, impressed by its ability to provide quick results from a drop of blood. Despite his positive opinions, Mattis was disappointed by the lack of transparency in Theranos, leading to major regrets regarding his involvement with the company.

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