The Dissection Room

Why is the process of creating a new and highly beneficial pharmaceutical drug so difficult? What are the hurdles researchers face when trying to identify a new drug? Why are side effects so challenging to predict? Why are pharmaceutical drugs so expensive? In today's episode, we dive deep into drug discovery, and see how AI is already changing the process from the ground up, leading to what can o...

Something borderline magical happens around the age of 5 years old… Squiggly black lines on a piece of paper or screen suddenly transform from being meaningless shapes into something incredibly powerful. I’m experiencing the magic as a parent right now. My 5 year old’s learning to read, and it’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen in my life. His mind is making connections he never kne...

I want you to imagine that the year is 2030, and you are a nurse entering a patients room that’s recovering from abdominal surgery… As you step through the door, the lighting is soft and adjustable, automatically adapting to the time of day and the patient's sleep cycle. You approach the bedside and glance at the large, wall-mounted display. The intelligent monitoring system greets you with a summ...

It’s different this time, it really is. Most healthcare workers are either too busy to pay attention to what’s happening in AI today, or are stuck in the past and have only experienced low quality AI. In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss why this is a mistake. Healthcare workers aren’t immune to the impact of AI, and they need to start preparing for significant changes to their job descripti...

Radiologists are in short supply. Backlogs are only continuing to build. With an aging population and burnout from COVID only making things worse, something needs to change or outcomes for patients will only get worse. In today’s episode, we discuss how Artificial Intelligence is assisting Radiologists and their midlevels in workflow, and soon with diagnostics as well. With hundreds of startups ar...

The next 5 years are going to be incredible. Still, it’s important to stay grounded and not feed into the hype. Chances are good that you’ve heard people question whether or not ChatGPT will replace doctors. The easy answer here is — no. But other models from Google can and will. In this episode, Justin discusses: * The shortage of Health Care Providers in the United States * Health Care Provider...

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Honestly, this is more of a rant than an actual podcast episode, but hopefully it’s valuable to you. This is a crucible moment — generative AI is coming for creatives everywhere. Assuming our species survives, our only choice is to navigate the new landscape or give up and hope AI will provide us with meaning. Ask yourself: in a world where everyone can generate anything they want, what can someon...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit justincottle.substack.com In this special episode found only on Substack, the book “Killing Floor”, by Lee Child is dissected. We discuss: * How thriller novels can benefit video content creators * The requirements of the thriller genre * What makes Lee Child’s writing style different among thriller authors * Excerpts of “Killing Floor”...

After working with human body donors over the last 10 years, there are a few life lessons I’ve learned. #1 - Confront Your Mortality Often #2 - Take Your Time #3 - Every Body Is Different This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justincottle.substack.com/subscribe

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Thinking In Systems: A Primer by Donella H. Meadows Systems Thinking for Business and Management: Principles and Practice by Professor Umit S Bititci and Dr Agnessa Spanellis Systems Thinking for Beginners: Learn the essential systems thinking skills to navigate an increasingly complex world for effective problem solving and decision making by Henry M. Burton This is a public episode. If you'd lik...

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