Tracking Autism: Science, Ethics, and the Registry Debate

A plan to link together massive datasets about autistic Americans has triggered fierce debate. Critics fear it’s a surveillance effort in disguise. Federal agencies say it’s about research. And the autistic community? They're raising serious concerns about privacy, ethics, and unintended consequences. In today’s episode of Curie, Mike unpacks what’s happening inside the Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., what’s true, what’s not, and what it could mean for the future of neurodivergent Americans. Love what you hear? Download the Curie app for personalized, in-depth healthcare podcasts curated just for you.