The Semmelweis Effect

Second Opinion

The Semmelweis Effect

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Published on Nov 4, 2018, 6:35:00 AM
Total time: 00:03:37

Episode Description

Why do humans, and Doctors in particular, reject new knowledge simply because it contradicts what we have always believed to be true?

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