How To Academy Podcast Lara Lewington – How Technology is Rewriting the Future of Our Health
Aug 8, 2025
Lara Lewington, a technology broadcaster and author of 'Hacking Humanity', dives into the exciting intersection of health and tech. She shares insights on AI’s role in early cancer detection and personalized diagnostics. Lara reveals the power of wearable devices for monitoring health and discusses the balance between rigorous tracking and enjoying life. Exploring mental health tech, she highlights AI chatbots' potential while emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human connections. Expect a thought-provoking look at how we can shape a healthier future together!
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Separate Science From Hype
- Lara Lewington wrote Hacking Humanity to separate real science from hype in health tech.
- She aims to show what works now, what will help later, and what is mostly marketing.
Pilotitis Slows Real-World Impact
- Lewington warns that many NHS pilots never scale, a phenomenon called pilotitis.
- Successful proofs often fail to roll out without structural and funding change.
Prevent Wealth From Becoming Health
- Lewington stresses equity: transformative tech must be affordable to matter.
- She warns against a future where wealth determines access to life-changing treatments.
