S4E11: A Catalyst to Severe, Intractable, Painful Diseases! |+Special Guest: Dr. Neil Anand, US Navy Veteran

Dr. Forest Tennant discussed the mission of his foundation and the role of the Epstein-Barr virus in various medical conditions, emphasizing that it is not the cause of intractable, chronic pain but rather a catalyst that exacerbates existing conditions. Neil shared his personal background, discussed the concept of subjectivity and its relation to human experiences, particularly pain, and raised concerns about government data collection efforts and the impact of artificial intelligence systems. The group also discussed the origins of the opioid crisis, the challenges faced by doctors in treating addiction patients, and the issue of insurance companies using algorithms to target people and profit from reducing or denying care.