Carl Elliott

Carl Elliott, a bioethicist and whistleblower, discusses his new book on medical experimentation. He reveals the troubling ethics behind clinical trials, using the case of Dan Markingson to illustrate the risks of patient consent. Elliott shares his whistleblower experiences, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by medical students. The conversation also touches on the disconnect between political sentiments at the Democratic National Convention and the realities voters face, as well as the charged atmosphere of protests surrounding the event.

Carl Elliott, a philosophy professor, discusses unethical medical experiments and whistleblowers. Topics include protecting vulnerable populations, challenges faced by whistleblowers, the evolution of healthcare perception, and the implications of seeking authenticity through interventions.