Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2018-04-26
Books mentioned on 333. The Most Ambitious Thing Humans Have Ever Attempted
Sure, medical progress has been astounding. But today the U.
Stephen Dubner discussed The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, Complications by Atul Gawande, and Better by Atul Gawande.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Checklist Manifesto
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande is a nonfiction exploration of how simple checklists and systematic processes can dramatically reduce human error and prevent catastrophic failures in complex fields like medicine and aviation.
Discussed“That little surgical checklist was the topic of one Gawande book, The Checklist Manifesto.”
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Being Mortal
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande is a profound exploration of aging, serious illness, and the limitations of modern medicine in dealing with the end of life.
Discussed“His other books are Complications, A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science, and Better, A Surgeon's Notes on Performance, and the book for which he's best known, Being Mortal, which wrestles with decline and death.”
Where to get it
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Complications
Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science by Atul Gawande is a foundational collection of essays exploring the uncertainties, ethical dilemmas, and everyday realities of medical practice.
Discussed“His other books are Complications, A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science, and Better, A Surgeon's Notes on Performance, and the book for which he's best known, Being Mortal, which wrestles with decline and death.”
Where to get it
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Better
Better by Atul Gawande is a critically acclaimed collection of essays and surgeon's notes examining performance, diligence, and the pursuit of excellence in modern medicine.
Discussed“His other books are Complications, A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science, and Better, A Surgeon's Notes on Performance, and the book for which he's best known, Being Mortal, which wrestles with decline and death.”
Where to get it
