David explores the complexities of evidence-based thinking, trust in healthcare, and autism advocacy with guest Alex Morozov. Alex, a physician scientist and advocate for evidence-based decision-making, shares his journey from the pharmaceutical industry to founding Eviva Partners, a nonprofit focused on helping people understand and interpret evidence. The conversation delves into the importance of humility and critical thinking in medicine, challenges in the autism community, and the dangers of pseudoscience. The episode also features insights from producer Dave Yas on the potential evolutionary aspects of autism and the need for skepticism in a world rife with misinformation.
Topics
00:46 Questioning Health Experts
01:07 Introducing Alex Morozov
03:30 Alex's Background and Career
08:03 The Importance of Inclusive Clinical Trials
12:06 Understanding Evidence and Critical Thinking
27:01 The Concept of Two-Eyed Seeing
35:13 Empowering People Over Blind Trust
38:27 The Complexity of Vaccine Injuries
39:04 Autism Community and Activism
40:23 Clinical Trials and Regulatory Scrutiny
43:41 Historical Medical Practices
49:01 Challenges in Medical Evidence
50:21 Pharmaceutical Companies and Profit Motives
52:40 The Role of Evidence in Pharma
54:40 Wellness Industry and Evidence
56:24 Tip of the Week: Embrace Uncertainty
58:29 Fact or Fiction: Aluminum in Vaccines
01:00:13 Yas Talk: Autism and Evolution
01:13:03 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions
