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The Dropout

Mystery Men

Sep 21, 2021
34:28

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  • Whistleblower testimony exposed internal issues at Theranos, including quality control problems and intimidation tactics.
  • The mysterious actions of 'Hanson' during the trial raised questions about motives and impact on proceedings.

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The Impact of Whistleblower Testimony

Whistleblower testimony, particularly that of Erica Chung, shed light on the internal workings of Theranos, revealing issues with quality control, data manipulation, personal sacrifices made by employees, and intimidation tactics used to silence dissent. Chung's account of being belittled and followed after speaking out against Theranos highlighted the company's aggressive responses to critics.

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