While millions knew Carl Sagan from television, his students at Cornell University experienced his philosophy firsthand. He famously taught an undergraduate introductory seminar where the entire grade depended on challenging assumptions. The unwritten rule was simple: students could earn an “A” for completely disagreeing with Sagan on a scientific or philosophical point, provided they used strict empirical logic to support their claim. The lesson was intellectual humility. Sagan would deliberately present a convincing but flawed scientific argument, wait to see who blindly accepted it because of his authority, and then dismantle it to show how easily the human mind can be swayed by a famous title or confident delivery.

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A new report shows that Social Security's retirement trust fund is projected to face a funding shortfall by 2032, one year earlier than previously expected. #abc15 abc15.com/news/national/soci…

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Patients enrolled in some of the nation’s largest Medicare Advantage plans were denied requests for rehabilitation and other critical services at unusually high rates, HHH report finds. nbcnews.com/health/health-ne…

Elderly people on privatized Medicare plans were routinely denied coverage for long-term hospital care and inpatient rehab by a trio of for-profit insurers that dominate the program, according to a government watchdog report. wapo.st/4xoLQMC

A nationwide analysis found that nonmetropolitan areas in the U.S. have approximately 44% fewer health care workers per capita than metropolitan areas, with the largest gaps in highly trained roles like physicians, surgeons, and psychologists. The findings highlight ongoing disparities in access to care in rural communities. bit.ly/4ejN5US #RuralHealth #HealthDisparities

Tempe Meals on Wheels could see up to 60% of its funding cut under new Arizona budget proposals. Organizers warn thousands of vulnerable seniors could lose food and vital daily interactions. fox10phoenix.com/news/tempe-…

Fake doctors online are a growing problem and I think I know how to solve it In the last couple of years, AI has made it easier than ever to fake being a doctor and social media amplifies it This stems from the fact that we don't have a digital identity layer than can actually verify if a person that says they're a doctor has a credential In today's post, we walk through - Some specific scams that are using fake doctors - Suggestions on a system that can fix it - Startup ideas that could exist only if you had a digital ID layer full post in the next tweet

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Survey finds 1 in 5 privately insured adults reported coverage denials for doctor-recommended care: ow.ly/WJUZ50Z7PzN #AHAToday

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Presented at #ASCO26: Among patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the RAS(ON) inhibitor daraxonrasib led to significantly longer overall survival and progression-free survival than chemotherapy. Full phase 3 RASolute 302 trial results: nej.md/4nWaxvM @ASCO

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The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. This article from the Annals of Internal Medicine archives details the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa and shares relevant information on the clinical symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the virus. Read the full text for free: bit.ly/3Rj7v8z @CarlosdelRio7

A new position paper from the @ACPIMPhysicians outlines how #telemedicine can expand access to care, especially for patients facing mobility, geographic, and transportation barriers. Telemedicine should be integrated into hybrid models of care that combine in-person and virtual services based on patient needs and clinical appropriateness. Read the full text for free: bit.ly/3RCIipD