A short video has been circulating in our circles: two people stood before a machine that renders the human body in shimmering cross-section. Waveforms, a rotating skull, the nervous system laid bare. It is genuinely impressive technology. It is also, I think, a good place to pause and ask a question that medicine has not answered well in two hundred… Continue reading The Whole Patient: What AI in Medicine Risks Forgetting
Introduction Modern democracies increasingly face a paradox. Leaders are elected through popular vote, yet popularity does not reliably translate into improved communities, functional cities, or stronger nations. Charismatic figures may win elections, dominate public discourse, and command loyal followings, but their tenure often leaves institutions weakened and public trust diminished. This tension forces a difficult question. Is the failure one… Continue reading Responsible Leadership in the Age of Popular Vote
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the field of medicine, offering unprecedented opportunities to improve healthcare delivery, diagnosis, and population health management. However, with its promise comes a risk of harm, particularly when AI systems are poorly designed, implemented without appropriate safeguards, or driven by commercial interests at the expense of public good. This paper explores what constitutes good and… Continue reading Good and Evil of AI in Medicine: Where Is the Boundary?