Janna Levin, PhD – a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University – was a guest on Tim Ferris show. A fantastic conversation that is funny, informative and truly wide ranging: from physics through writing to Life on Mobious Strip! “Unfollow the rules.” A recent album by Rufus Wainwright that goes back to his earlier work. Wonderful! A return to sumptuous … Continue reading Friday Assorted Links #2
“What is especially sobering is to see that all three pillars that support intrinsic motivation (below) – the primary driver of physicians’ behaviour – have been reconfigured and altered by the healthcare system changes of the last few decades” Continue reading Physician Burnout and the Pandemic
The potential benefits of #telemedicine are many and easy to appreciate during normal times; but as our experience grew in the first weeks of the #COVID19 #pandemic, it became clear that telemedicine is not for everyone. Continue reading Are You Wearing Your White Coat?
Maria Konnikova’s newest book “The Biggest Bluff.” Maria tells a story of her journey into the world of professional poker. But that’s only one, albeit very engaging, narrative thread of the book. The other one, the deeper end, if you will, is about the science of decision making. “Poker is not about winning or losing—that’s chance. It’s about thinking—the process.” I am half way through the … Continue reading FAL or Friday Assorted Links
Marcin Chwistek, MD 