In this episode, Ken McCarthy returns to examine the evolution of modern medicine and the growing concerns surrounding healthcare systems in the United States. Drawing from his latest book, Diabolical Errors: The Strange and Unsettling History of Vaccine Science, Ken explores how historical decisions, institutional dynamics, and shifting incentives may have shaped today’s medical landscape.

With a background as an Internet pioneer, researcher, and systems thinker, Ken takes a broad, investigative approach—connecting trends in public health, policy, and information flow. He raises questions about how medical practices are developed, communicated, and implemented, and what that means for patients and practitioners today.

In this conversation, we explore:

• What history reveals about the evolution of modern healthcare systems.
• Why chronic and metabolic diseases continue to rise despite technological advances.
• How healthcare costs, bureaucracy, and policy decisions impact patient outcomes.
• The role of incentives, communication, and institutional trust in shaping public health.
• Whether there are realistic paths forward to improve transparency, trust, and care.

This discussion offers a critical perspective on the complexities of healthcare today, encouraging listeners to think more deeply about how systems evolve and how individuals can stay informed.

To learn more about Ken McCarthy and his work, visit his website.

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

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