Chapter
The fallacy of doctors as all-knowing experts
31:37 - 38:56 (07:19)
The media often turns to doctors as all-knowing experts but fails to seek input from those who are experts in medical grifting and the tactics of those who lie for a living. This reinforces the idea that doctors are always credible, even when their advice may not be sound.
Clips
In this podcast episode, the co-hosts discuss the concept of spontaneous healing and how there are certain medical conditions where people just get better with no known explanation, including long-term syphilis.
31:37 - 35:45 (04:08)
Healing
Summary
In this podcast episode, the co-hosts discuss the concept of spontaneous healing and how there are certain medical conditions where people just get better with no known explanation, including long-term syphilis.
ChapterThe fallacy of doctors as all-knowing experts
EpisodeOprah Winfrey & "John of God"
PodcastMaintenance Phase
In this excerpt, Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal discuss the concept of medical grifting with Susie Cagle, an expert who has been paid to eat worms and has experience in the economies and tactics of people who lie for a living.
35:45 - 38:56 (03:11)
Medical grifting
Summary
In this excerpt, Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal discuss the concept of medical grifting with Susie Cagle, an expert who has been paid to eat worms and has experience in the economies and tactics of people who lie for a living.