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Peptides: Drugs On Demand Whether Effective, Safe, Or Neither
The U.S. has a long history of people being harmed by snake oil salesmen. Those selling peptides are just the latest iteration of people willing to take the money of others for promises of miracle cures some of which are sure to be harmful.
Promises
As a leader, be careful what you promise to accomplish. Promises can easily be broken.
Fauci’s Sin Of Hubris
Never believe that only you know the truth, especially when so many are counting on your judgment.
Asilomar For AI
AI will affect everyone. Why not use our collective wisdom to maximize the benefits and minimize the harms?
The Spectrum Between Safety And Fear In Leading An Organization
If you work in the UT System and are NOT afraid of losing your job, wake up!
Has Benjamin Netanyahu Endangered Every Jew In The World?
The world judges us Jews through the lens of Israel’s behavior as the Jewish state. Today, we are being judged harshly.
Advice From An Old Physician
In the seting of a complex patient it is still history, physical exam, imaging studies, and lab tests that will generate a good differential diagnosis. And, if no one else will, look at the blood film!
New Additions To My Web Site
A former student inspired my novel. He just may win the Nobel Prize for this work.
Finis Origine Pendet (The End Depends On The Beginning)
Why does it seem too much to ask of people selecting leaders in academia, industry, or even political office to commit to proper due diligence prior to making a job offer?
Israel Is An Independent Country. It Need Not Sign On To Or Abide By American Agreements
There is only one true representative democracy in the Middle East. Its people will determine its next government and their own leaders. It is, however, in the interests of both Israel AND the United States for the Israelis to choose wisely.
I Mourn For My Profession And The American Healthcare System: A Recent Story
Many doctors are still first-rate. Getting to them and surviving the bureaucracy of modern medicine takes persistence and courage.
Of The Galleria, Trendy Restaurants, And Half-Naked Women
Like movies, TV, and popular music, restaurants in Houston are not designed with me in mind.
You Can’t Fix Stupid, But You Can Try To Head Off Its Ill Effects
When called to lead, surround yourself with people smarter than you are. Then, ask for and listen to their advice.
Is Masculinism Dangerous?
Don’t be fooled. These Christian nationalists, including the Secretary of Defense, are coming for your freedom.
A Disquieting Fourth
All jobs are temporary, even those of powerful leaders. But jobs where interpersonal service is key are unlikely to be replaced by AI.