We are seeing the consequences of the "March through the Institutions" conducted by the radical Left that began in the last quarter of the 20th century. The rot from it has reached critical mass. Reversing it will take 1-2 generations, so hold tight. It's going to be a rough ride.
Among other causes, there is a profound lack of humility. What I mean by this is the inability to realize our opinions may not be superior to the opinions of others. Or the belief that our opinions represent some absolute truth that may not be questioned, and therefore settled, no further debate shall be tolerated. Ironically, many of the most adamant voices are the least qualified to render such a judgment. It is a co-joining of arrogance and ignorance. The scientific method is supposed to be humble, always pursuing truth, never able to finally reach it.
All true. And first of all, the insurance companies are now restricted because of government regulations, primarily as a result of Obamacare. And many are actually non-profits. They are just the scapegoats in this.
And apparently this Luigi guy did have spinal fusion back surgery (which is dubious as to how effective it it) which is an expensive surgery. He also apparently is not even a client with United Healthcare. So they didn’t deny him anything. And probably neither did any other provider because that’s a commonly covered surgery, even if it’s expensive AND not very effective either
We are seeing the consequences of the "March through the Institutions" conducted by the radical Left that began in the last quarter of the 20th century. The rot from it has reached critical mass. Reversing it will take 1-2 generations, so hold tight. It's going to be a rough ride.
Among other causes, there is a profound lack of humility. What I mean by this is the inability to realize our opinions may not be superior to the opinions of others. Or the belief that our opinions represent some absolute truth that may not be questioned, and therefore settled, no further debate shall be tolerated. Ironically, many of the most adamant voices are the least qualified to render such a judgment. It is a co-joining of arrogance and ignorance. The scientific method is supposed to be humble, always pursuing truth, never able to finally reach it.
Dr. Wielicki,
This article and Dr. Pielke’s part 4 of his series on universities are greatly complementary. Have you both ever considered a collaboration?
All true. And first of all, the insurance companies are now restricted because of government regulations, primarily as a result of Obamacare. And many are actually non-profits. They are just the scapegoats in this.
And apparently this Luigi guy did have spinal fusion back surgery (which is dubious as to how effective it it) which is an expensive surgery. He also apparently is not even a client with United Healthcare. So they didn’t deny him anything. And probably neither did any other provider because that’s a commonly covered surgery, even if it’s expensive AND not very effective either
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/unitedhealthcare-and-the-obamacare-con-insurance-ea8dd896?st=fdqocZ
I agree on all counts.
What I wonder about... is if reform is even possible? Or, will we have to build new/alternative institutions?
I go back and forth on that question daily... it would be interesting to see others' opinions on the matter.