Do cures ever create the next crisis? with Thomas Goetz

Medications are among the most important advancements of science, but their social consequences are often complex. What if some of our most common diseases are design flaws of modern life? Does it matter if we’re fixing a root cause rather than just circumventing it? If a pill can quiet hunger, pain, or anxiety, is that “cheating”? Today we talk about the fascinating world of prescription drugs with science journalist Thomas Goetz.

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Thomas Goetz’s podcast series: Drug Story

Thomas Goetz. The Remedy: Robert Koch, Arthur Conan Doyle, and the Quest to Cure Tuberculosis. New York: Penguin.

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