I have the same beliefs and have had similar experiences with doctors. A simple search for literature reviews of my condition (achilles tendinitis) showed that things they were doing like prescribing anti-inflammatories weren’t effective. I suspect that they learned things once in medical school and don’t take the time to stay up to date. And also that there is an element of social reinforcement if their doctor friends are all doing the same thing.
It makes me think back to what Romeo said about reasoning ability being “good but narrow”. That it can easily just completely overlook certain dimensions. That idea has been swimming around in my head and I am feeling more and more confident that it is hugely important.
I have the same beliefs and have had similar experiences with doctors. A simple search for literature reviews of my condition (achilles tendinitis) showed that things they were doing like prescribing anti-inflammatories weren’t effective. I suspect that they learned things once in medical school and don’t take the time to stay up to date. And also that there is an element of social reinforcement if their doctor friends are all doing the same thing.
It makes me think back to what Romeo said about reasoning ability being “good but narrow”. That it can easily just completely overlook certain dimensions. That idea has been swimming around in my head and I am feeling more and more confident that it is hugely important.