The most blatant forms of denialism are rarely malevolent; they combine decency, a fear of change, and the misguided desire to do good - for our health, our families, and the world. That is why so many physicians dismiss the idea that a patient's race can, and often should, be used as a tool for better diagnoses and treatment.

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Michael Specter was a contemporary American journalist. Michael Specter is an American journalist who has been a staff writer, focusing on science, technology, and global public health at The New Yorker since September 1998. He has also written for The Washington Post and The New York Times. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Change — Embracing transformation, growth, and new beginnings
  • Health — Well-being of mind and body, and the pursuit of vitality

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