On: The Limits of Expertise

[throwawaymath → dabbledash]

I didn't conclude that. On the other hand, based on my experience I did conclude that the American healthcare system is designed to favor those who can afford to value their time over their money. It's not much comfort that a doctor has the right knowledge if they're too apathetic, overworked or inexperienced to get results that are any better than essential oils. At least with essential oils I know they won't work instead of being let down by a well-credentialed veneer of expertise.

[dabbledash → throwawaymath]

Interesting. I would think the opposite is true in the US. If you have money you can pay to get to the front of the queue.

[Retra → dabbledash]

That's what they said. Valuing time over money means spending money to save time.

[gowld → throwawaymath]

If you want to pay for 2hrs of a doctor's time instead of 15minutes, you can certainly get it.