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2020: Jumanji, a Dystopia or Just a Challenge?
Bushfires in Australia, World War III almost breaking out, a COVID-19 pandemic all over the world, murder hornets, riots… No doubt 2020 is a historical year. But is it a turning point or just the beginning of even worse calamities than what we have seen so far? It seems we are writing a documentary about what was science fiction until now. But will it turn out to be Jumanji or a dystopia? Who will be the hero to save the Earth now? Read our related article (and many other exciting topics in the magazine)! https://medicalfuturist.com/2020-juma… If you want to get more exclusive content, or just to support The Medical Futurist,…
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Can A.I. Choose Between Life And Death?
In this video, I will introduce you to one of the most interesting philosophical thought experiments, and how it relates to artificial intelligence. It’s the trolley problem. This ethical dilemma ceased to be a theoretical question during the pandemic, when hospitals around the world had to decide which patients to allocate ICU beds or lifesaving ventilators to, due to the shortage of beds and equipment. Let’s examine the complexity of such decisions, and what would happen if we let A.I. choose. Also, read about this topic in the magazine: https://medicalfuturist.com/choosing-… If you like our content, and you don’t mind supporting The Medical Futurist, join our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/themedicalfut… Guest AuthorAll…
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Should You Get An RFID Implant?
Editors Note: I still do not approve of this technology because the long term risks are unknown. Still, this is a solid topic that should be discussed more and that is why it is a featured article this week. In this video I talk about RFID chips, and whether or not it’s a good idea to implant one. In the past couple of years, Sweden has seen a growing number of people getting microchips implanted under their skin. It was once a very niche thing among the most dedicated biohackers. But now it’s becoming mainstream in the tech-savvy and open-minded Scandinavian nation. I’m a proud geek, so I had to…
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Shift Focus From Treatment To Prevention
Live healthier lives and prevent diseases by reforming healthcare based on widespread access to health data. This is Grand Challenge No. 3 that we need to tackle in order to create a positive future of healthcare. Read more here: http://medicalfuturist.com/grand-chal… Join the global discussion:Â Like:Â https://www.facebook.com/medicalfuturist Follow:Â https://twitter.com/Berci Browse:Â http://www.medicalfuturist.com Guest AuthorAll Guest Author Posts are submitted or additional content Wave Chronicle has added to the website. To be a Guest Author please visit our "Post Your Article" page.More Posts - Website
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Five Visions About The Future Of Health Insurance
While futuristic technologies are becoming available in healthcare, patients often can’t access them and the cost of providing care continues to skyrocket. However, artificial intelligence and health sensors are set to reshape how health insurance works. Read more: http://bit.ly/2bktmEF Join the global discussion: Like: https://www.facebook.com/medicalfuturist Follow: https://twitter.com/Berci Browse: http://www.medicalfuturist.com Guest AuthorAll Guest Author Posts are submitted or additional content Wave Chronicle has added to the website. To be a Guest Author please visit our "Post Your Article" page.More Posts - Website
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6 Medical Specialties with the Biggest Potential in the Future
Some say technology will replace 80% of doctors in the future. I disagree. Instead, technology will finally allow doctors to focus on what makes them good physicians: treating patients and innovating, while automation does the repetitive part of the work. Here are the 6 medical fields which will benefit the most. Join the global discussion: Like: https://www.facebook.com/medicalfuturist Follow: https://twitter.com/Berci Browse: http://www.medicalfuturist.com Guest AuthorAll Guest Author Posts are submitted or additional content Wave Chronicle has added to the website. To be a Guest Author please visit our "Post Your Article" page.More Posts - Website
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CliniCloud Review: The Digital Stethoscope
The digital stethoscope lets patients and doctors record cardiac and lung sounds, then stream them to a clinician remotely, storing them for comparisons later. Let’s see how it works. https://clinicloud.com/ Join the global discussion: Like: https://www.facebook.com/medicalfuturist Follow: https://twitter.com/Berci Browse: http://www.themedicalfuturist.com Guest AuthorAll Guest Author Posts are submitted or additional content Wave Chronicle has added to the website. To be a Guest Author please visit our "Post Your Article" page.More Posts - Website
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Top Six Trends Impacting The Future of Pharma
The future of pharmaceutical companies looks uncertain. There could be a world entirely without pharma in the future. Innovative startups and preventive healthcare are slowly but surely crushing the demand for pills, which is all that the industry is selling now. Pharmaceuticals must change their ways, or they will vanish. Here is how. Join the global discussion:Â Like:Â https://www.facebook.com/medicalfuturist Follow:Â https://twitter.com/Berci Browse:Â http://www.themedicalfuturist.com Guest AuthorAll Guest Author Posts are submitted or additional content Wave Chronicle has added to the website. To be a Guest Author please visit our "Post Your Article" page.More Posts - Website
