In which Dr Andrew Miller and Dr David Berger chat medicine, politics, philosophy, pandemics, advocacy, nonsense, and also torment guests.
"If something is not politically expedient, we are made to believe it is impossible" DB
"I want people to not feel alone" AM
TLDL : humanitarian healthcare as it relates to occasionally angry doctors, and Homo sapiens as tool makers. Or something.
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Now that the policy is to pretty much pretend the pandemic has all gone away, how does one carry on if the facts clearly indicate that it has done no such thing? Also contains some chatter about aeroplanes and important life developments such as one of us getting married - because such things go on for us all.
The origin story of your favourite medical nobody. An extraordinary background will give you an extraordinary outlook on the world. Berger discusses what sort of risks are worth taking in pursuit of life, career and happiness, and the alphabetical pursuit of love. We also touch on Judaism and why the Himalayas are a good stopover when emigrating.
In which Miller challenged Berger to justify his existence and his at times grenade like advocacy. What happens when an idealist forgets to forget their idealism after medical school is over - or why it is reasonable for firefighters to both enjoy putting out fires, and advocate for less fires at the same time. "Try not to be a sh*t"