DarkHorse Podcast The Truth About Nazi Doctors: A Conversation with Dr. Jonathan Hudson and Dr. Michael S. Bryant
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Jul 20, 2025 In this thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Jonathan Hudson, an expert in Holocaust studies, and Dr. Michael S. Bryant, a professor of history, delve into the disturbing world of Nazi medicine. They explore the chilling intersection of medical ethics and atrocities committed by once-respected doctors. The speakers discuss the moral implications of these actions, the historical roots of Nazi ideology in medicine, and the lasting consequences on contemporary practices. Their insights highlight the dangers of dehumanization and the importance of accountability in medical history.
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Nazi Medicine's Ethical Distortion
- Nazi medicine deliberately excluded certain populations from human consideration, enabling monstrous experiments. - This shifted the doctor's responsibility from individuals to the nation's health, sacrificing those deemed unworthy.
Faulty Darwinism Drives Nazi Eugenics
- Nazis used faulty Darwinian logic to justify racial laws, despite pseudoscience in their racial theories. - Their actions aimed to increase the prevalence of German genes, regardless of scientific validity.
Oxytocin's Dual Role in Group Dynamics
- Oxytocin promotes both in-group love and out-group hatred, intensifying exclusion during crises. - Economic hardship triggers genetic-driven hostility against integrated minorities seen as liabilities.
