Typhoid Mary

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Referred to in the context of a physician who mistakenly believed he could diagnose typhoid by palpating tongues, illustrating a wicked learning environment where feedback reinforced the wrong lesson.

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Videos Mentioning Typhoid Mary

#96–David Epstein: How range of experience leads to better performance in a highly specialized world

#96–David Epstein: How range of experience leads to better performance in a highly specialized world

Peter Attia MD

A historical figure known for being an asymptomatic carrier of typhoid, used as a comparative example for a doctor who unknowingly spread typhoid due to faulty feedback.

Early Thoughts On a Pandemic: A Conversation with Amesh Adalja (Episode #191)

Early Thoughts On a Pandemic: A Conversation with Amesh Adalja (Episode #191)

Sam Harris

An example of an individual with a high R0 for Salmonella typhi, illustrating how individual behavior can impact transmission.

The No.1 Productivity Expert: 10,000 Hours Is A Lie! This Morning Habit Is Ruining Your Day!

The No.1 Productivity Expert: 10,000 Hours Is A Lie! This Morning Habit Is Ruining Your Day!

The Diary Of A CEO

Referred to in the context of a physician who mistakenly believed he could diagnose typhoid by palpating tongues, illustrating a wicked learning environment where feedback reinforced the wrong lesson.