Exploring Humanity Through Medicine, Philosophy, and Art
The landscape of healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an explosion of scientific advancements that are moving us away from a “one-size-fits-all” approach to medicine. At the forefront of this revolution is personalized medicine, also known as precision medicine, a paradigm that tailors medical treatment to the individual characteristics of each patient. By considering a…
Introduction: When Truth Hurts In medicine, truth is sacred—or at least, that’s what we’re taught. Transparency builds trust. Informed consent requires full disclosure. Patients deserve to know the facts about their health. But what happens when the truth is unbearable? Imagine telling a patient they have weeks to live, with no cure, and limited options….
Introduction: The Question of Thinking Machines For centuries, humans have asked themselves, what does it mean to think? With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), that question has taken on a new urgency. AI can now generate art, write poetry, diagnose diseases, and even pass some medical exams. But does this mean AI can actually think—or is…