James Hamblin

Dr. James Hamblin, a Yale lecturer and journalist, has sparked a conversation by quitting regular showers. He challenges societal norms around hygiene, revealing how excessive cleansing can disrupt skin health and microbial balance. The discussion delves into the shift from the hygiene hypothesis to the biodiversity hypothesis, emphasizing the importance of microbial exposure for a robust immune system. Hamblin encourages personal empowerment in creating hygiene routines and critiques the commercial influences on our cleanliness standards.

Calvin Sun, an ER doctor in NYC, shares gripping insights about the chaos in emergency rooms during the COVID-19 crisis. He likens the fight for medical supplies to a lottery no one wants to enter. James Hamblin from The Atlantic outlines the critical shortage of PPE and the ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare workers amid supply rationing. They delve into America’s healthcare system, comparing its pandemic response to countries like South Korea and Taiwan, revealing tough truths about healthcare preparedness and the urgent need for reform.