A Lens on Human Experience

Cultivating empathy & critical thinking in health, culture & the arts

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Cultivating empathy & critical thinking in health, culture & the arts
A Chinese City Doctor’s Notebook–Chapter One: Confrontation 

A Chinese City Doctor’s Notebook–Chapter One: Confrontation 

ByDave Hsu12.02.24

One cup of coffee, one angry patient, and one harrowing sprint down the clinic hallway changed everything.

What’s Negative about Negative Capability? 

What’s Negative about Negative Capability? 

ByJack Coulehan11.25.24

Negative Capability bridges science and art in medicine, fostering openness, reflection, resilience, and deeper patient connection.

Interview with Alan Blum

Interview with Alan Blum

ByJack Coulehan10.24.24

The battle against smoking evolved from awareness campaigns to challenging a profit-driven industry, using humor, irony, and persistent activism to drive cultural change.

In My Time of Dying by Sebastian Junger

In My Time of Dying by Sebastian Junger

ByJack Coulehan10.07.24

A profound memoir on life’s meaning through a near-death lens, exploring consciousness, the afterlife, and the mystery of reality’s deepest layers. Thought-provoking and gripping.

Current ➔

Current ➔

A Vote for Cancer, an Online Exhibit at the University…

A Vote for Cancer, an Online Exhibit at the University…

ByJack Coulehan10.28.24

In a race for votes, tobacco’s charm had candidates puffing up promises while leaving voters gasping for fresh air.

Podcasts ➔

Podcasts ➔

Heal Me: Childhood Trauma in The Who’s Tommy with Dr. Anthony Tobia
Heal Me: Childhood Trauma in The Who’s Tommy with Dr. Anthony Tobia
ByRussell Teagarden10.01.24
The Who’s Tommy is used to explore psychiatric trauma, with its iconic songs helping teach mental health concepts to students and professionals.
“No Escape from Reality:” Thomas Kuhn and the Reliability of Medical Knowledge
“No Escape from Reality:” Thomas Kuhn and the Reliability of Medical Knowledge
ByRussell Teagarden07.31.24
Medical knowledge isn’t static; paradigm shifts can upend what we know, leaving patients and professionals navigating sudden, unpredictable changes.

Reviews ➔

Reviews ➔

James by Percival Everett 

James by Percival Everett 

BySteven Field10.06.24
A gripping, clever retelling that flips racial dynamics, giving voice to the silenced, and exploring power, identity, and resistance with biting commentary and emotional depth.
Knife by Salman Rushdie

Knife by Salman Rushdie

ByHoward Trachtman09.27.24
Recovery from trauma isn’t linear. Doctors think in long-term progress, while patients crave quick fixes, hoping for the moment when they’re finally told they’re “fine.”
X-ray by Nicole Lobdell

X-ray by Nicole Lobdell

ByTony Miksanek09.09.24
A fascinating exploration of X-rays, blending science, history, and culture, revealing their profound impact on medicine, art, privacy, and the human desire for transparency.

Interviews ➔

Interviews ➔

Interview with Alan Blum

Interview with Alan Blum

ByJack Coulehan10.24.24

The battle against smoking evolved from awareness campaigns to challenging a profit-driven industry, using humor, irony, and persistent activism to drive cultural change.

Interview with the Uber-Talented Unnikrishnan Pulikkal, MD

Interview with the Uber-Talented Unnikrishnan Pulikkal, MD

ByRavi Shankar08.06.24

Dr. Unni, a medical practitioner and artist, discussed his rural upbringing, passion for painting and photography, founding PhotoMuse, and balancing art with medicine.

Interview with Poet B. Fulton Jennes

Interview with Poet B. Fulton Jennes

ByCortney Davis05.02.24

Through raw, honest poetry, B. Fulton Jennes illuminates the complexities of addiction and depression, offering hope amidst the darkest struggles.

Articles ➔

Articles ➔

A Chinese City Doctor’s Notebook–Chapter One: Confrontation 

A Chinese City Doctor’s Notebook–Chapter One: Confrontation 

ByDave Hsu12.02.24
One cup of coffee, one angry patient, and one harrowing sprint down the clinic hallway changed everything.
What’s Negative about Negative Capability? 

What’s Negative about Negative Capability? 

ByJack Coulehan11.25.24
Negative Capability bridges science and art in medicine, fostering openness, reflection, resilience, and deeper patient connection.
Benjamin Rush:  Reflections from a Psychiatrist 

Benjamin Rush:  Reflections from a Psychiatrist 

ByGuy Glass09.02.24
A founding figure in American psychiatry, known for pioneering reforms, but also controversial for his treatments and complex contradictions in beliefs and practices.

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