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The conversation explores the inconsistencies in historical and modern death reporting, highlighting how coroners, often unqualified, were once appointed based on political favor rather than expertise. Sarah discusses the challenges of accurately categorizing causes of death, especially during the pandemic, suggesting that future generations may find today's practices amusingly inadequate. The difficulty in tracking mortality trends reveals a long-standing issue in understanding the true causes of death.In this clip
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