7 chapters across the catalog
An analysis of media clips featuring medical experts reveals a frequent use of the phrase "I think" when discussing the dangers of the Delta variant. The hosts argue that these experts lack concrete data to support claims about increased hospitalization rates for younger people. They characterize the coverage as a coordinated promotion rather than objective reporting.
Watson Cancer Diagnosis and Medical Expert Systems
The hosts revisit their prediction about IBM Watson being used for cancer diagnosis in hospitals. They compare modern AI investments to the "medical expert systems" of the early 1980s, specifically mentioning the "Rex" system.
Effective Accelerationism and Medical AI Expert Systems
A report from France 24 explains the philosophical battle between "effective altruism" and "effective accelerationism" (e/acc) within the tech industry. The segment transitions into a critique of AI in healthcare, comparing modern "predictive health" claims to the failed "expert systems" of the 1980s. The hosts argue that these systems are often just opaque decision trees prone to data bias.
Anxiety Screening Recommendations for Children and Adults
A panel of medical experts recommends that all American adults under age 65, and children as young as eight, be screened for anxiety. Anxiety is identified as the "number one diagnosis" in the country, with experts warning that "catastrophic thinking" by parents can be a risk factor for children. The segment explores the normalization of anxiety as a widespread public health issue.
Nancy Pelosi and the Standing Commission on Presidential Capacity
Nancy Pelosi discusses a bill to create a standing commission of former executive officials and medical experts to determine a president's fitness for office. While originally framed during the Trump administration, the hosts suggest the mechanism could now be applied to Joe Biden.
A clip from a Melbourne radio show features a caller being shut down by the host for mentioning Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine as treatments used in India. The hosts discuss the coordinated "firewall" against discussing alternative therapeutics, noting that media outlets are often sponsored by pharmaceutical companies that discourage non-patented solutions.
IBM Watson Medical Analytics, Artificial Intelligence Marketing
IBM introduces "Patient Care and Insights," a medical analytics application utilizing Watson technology to predict patient treatments. The hosts recall their previous prediction that Watson's appearance on Jeopardy! was a marketing ploy for this medical system. The segment also critiques the perceived failure of AI technologies like Siri and the historical collapse of the AI boom.
