Duty and Obligation
Duty and honor are increasingly overlooked in modern society, with a tendency to criticize rather than celebrate our heroes. The emotional weight of recent tragedies, like school shootings, underscores the importance of fulfilling obligations, especially in high-stakes professions like healthcare. As the pandemic revealed, many healthcare workers returned to the front lines, driven by a sense of responsibility, contrasting sharply with those who reported from a distance. The conversation highlights a profound loss of perspective on what it means to serve and protect.In this clip
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Vinay Prasad on Pharmaceuticals, the FDA, and the Death of Duty
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