Episodes
2.2 - Humility
Following our interview with Professor Carter Snead, we dive into Humility, one of the "virtues of embodiment" that he identified as being essential to human flourishing. Join us as we explore how to practically live out this virtue, to benefit our patient, colleagues, and friends.
2.1 - What it Means to be Human with Carter Snead
What is common to all humans? What characterizes a human being? Professor Carter Snead provides an answer to these questions with the "anthropology of embodiment" described in his book, What it Means to be Human. Join us as we explore the shared nature connecting all humans beyond our perceived differences, divergent ideas, and preconceived notions.
1.2 - Ideals
What drives your life? What is the goal of your everyday actions? What motivates you? These questions can all be answered to some extent by ideals. In this episode, we discuss why a deep understanding of our ideals is necessary to avoid burnout and maintain love for the noble profession of medicine.
1.1 - Healing Medicine with Farr Curlin
The Hippocratic Society podcast explores the profound question of what medicine is truly for and how the profession has shifted away from its noble roots. Despite the idealism that often brings new students into the field, many seasoned practitioners express regret and discontent, a phenomenon largely attributed to modern cultural dynamics. This shift has skewed medicine towards being a mere provider of services, sidelining the intrinsic virtues that once defined it. The discussion delves into systemic pressures that undermine the profession, suggesting that a renewed focus on the original values and purpose of medicine could restore its integrity and the satisfaction of its practitioners.