Evidence, Trust, and Autism with Alex Morozov

David explores the complexities of evidence-based thinking, trust in healthcare, and autism advocacy with guest Alex Morozov. Alex, a physician scientist and advocate for evidence-based decision-making, shares his journey from the pharmaceutical industry to founding Eviva Partners,  a nonprofit focused on helping people understand and interpret evidence. The conversation delves into the importance of humility and critical thinking in medicine, challenges in the autism community, and the dangers of pseudoscience. The episode also features insights from producer Dave Yas on the potential evolutionary aspects of autism and the need for skepticism in a world rife with misinformation.

Topics

00:46 Questioning Health Experts

01:07 Introducing Alex Morozov

03:30 Alex's Background and Career

08:03 The Importance of Inclusive Clinical Trials

12:06 Understanding Evidence and Critical Thinking

27:01 The Concept of Two-Eyed Seeing

35:13 Empowering People Over Blind Trust

38:27 The Complexity of Vaccine Injuries

39:04 Autism Community and Activism

40:23 Clinical Trials and Regulatory Scrutiny

43:41 Historical Medical Practices

49:01 Challenges in Medical Evidence

50:21 Pharmaceutical Companies and Profit Motives

52:40 The Role of Evidence in Pharma

54:40 Wellness Industry and Evidence

56:24 Tip of the Week: Embrace Uncertainty

58:29 Fact or Fiction: Aluminum in Vaccines

01:00:13 Yas Talk: Autism and Evolution

01:13:03 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions