Chapter
The Paradox of Life's Improvements
1:36:10 - 1:44:46 (08:35)
Despite the overall improvement in quality of life, individual experiences may feel worse due to the knowledge of greater possibilities. Expertise in all areas of life is impossible to attain as an individual.
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The role of the FDA as the primary regulator for drug testing and approval has been questioned.
1:36:10 - 1:37:00 (00:50)
Summary
The role of the FDA as the primary regulator for drug testing and approval has been questioned. The argument being, that doctors should evaluate the drug's rating agencies instead as the FDA has no financial incentive or obligation to approve drugs.
ChapterThe Paradox of Life's Improvements
Episode#138 – Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A pain medication commonly used for arthritic pain comes with a 10 percent risk of causing heart disease, however some believe the risk is worth taking in order to live without pain.
1:37:01 - 1:38:56 (01:55)
Summary
A pain medication commonly used for arthritic pain comes with a 10 percent risk of causing heart disease, however some believe the risk is worth taking in order to live without pain.
ChapterThe Paradox of Life's Improvements
Episode#138 – Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The founder of Bloomberg, Michael Bloomberg, believes that capitalism gives individuals the opportunity to access the knowledge they need, creating a marketplace that provides information and education.
1:38:56 - 1:41:01 (02:05)
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The founder of Bloomberg, Michael Bloomberg, believes that capitalism gives individuals the opportunity to access the knowledge they need, creating a marketplace that provides information and education.
ChapterThe Paradox of Life's Improvements
Episode#138 – Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand and the Philosophy of Objectivism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Wealth inequality creates a relative notion of life experience where people may feel worse off, despite overall improvement; the bigger the wealth gap, the more difficult it is to be content with average.
1:41:01 - 1:44:46 (03:44)
Summary
Wealth inequality creates a relative notion of life experience where people may feel worse off, despite overall improvement; the bigger the wealth gap, the more difficult it is to be content with average.