S1-E20: Chapter 19/Interjection 2 "Superhumans" (The end of medicine as we know it.)

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The end of medicine as we know it — and why your health has a future

Harald H.H.W. Schmidt

28 episodes

3 months ago

Medicine itself is sick. We hardly understand any disease; we treat only the symptoms, not the causes, so diseases become chronic. Drugs help only very few patients (https://thennt.com), yet we pump more and more money into our sick-care system without added value. Thus, the end of medicine as we know it has come, but digitization will radically change healthcare and lead to a socioeconomic revolution. Get the book: https://amzn.eu/d/fmvsAT0 ; E-mail: harald.schmidt@mac.com ; Patient network: patientenwiewir.com ; Research: https://repo4.eu ; Art: https://realitychanges.de

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S1-E20: Chapter 19/Interjection 2 "Superhumans" (The end of medicine as we know it.)

The end of medicine as we know it — and why your health has a future

4 minutes 18 seconds

2 years ago

S1-E20: Chapter 19/Interjection 2 "Superhumans" (The end of medicine as we know it.)

Get ready for an eye-opening and thought-provoking journey as we take a step back and gaze into the future of medicine in this exhilarating podcast episode! We're about to explore two core elements that mark the end of medicine as we know it, and they're nothing short of groundbreaking.

Firstly, we'll delve into the world of data, where machine learning unlocks the power of vast and intricate information about our bodies and diseases. These new insights will revolutionize healing methods and propel us into a new era of health. Picture a world where diseases disappear as if by magic, and cutting-edge technologies reshape the way we understand our health.

As we venture deeper, we encounter the fears and visions of two brilliant minds. Yuval Noah Harari raises the notion of "artificial intelligence" and the end of humanism. He envisions a world where algorithms govern our lives, controlled by a select few god-like individuals. But could this be our future, or is it a misinterpretation of the potential of technology?

On the other hand, we have the late Stephen Hawking, who warns of the rise of "superhumans" through self-designed evolution. Rather than relying on Darwinian evolution over millennia, we could soon alter our DNA, surpassing disease elimination and becoming superhuman. This extraordinary advancement could lead to a clash between superhumans and ordinary people, giving rise to the Homo Deus - a new species diverging from Homo sapiens.

As we navigate the possibilities and dangers of this brave new world, we'll grapple with questions of ethics, responsibility, and the impact on society. Is it a future of unlimited potential, or do we risk losing our humanity along the way?

Join us for an engaging discussion that challenges the boundaries of science and ethics, and invites you to contemplate the path we're embarking on. In this pivotal moment, we'll explore the true meaning of progress and the choices we must make to shape the future of medicine and humanity. So, buckle up and prepare for an exhilarating ride through the wonders and uncertainties that lie ahead!