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Intellectual Laziness: A Quiet Epidemic

When did journal clubs become performances of intellectual vanity rather than forums for true exploration? We take pride in dismantling studies, pointing out flaws with surgical precision, all while clinging to a smug sense of superiority. We label ideas as “unproven,” dismiss findings that don’t fit neatly into our existing frameworks, and act as if our ability to poke holes in research is a mark of brilliance.

But what are we really doing?

We’re defending the status quo. We’ve become gatekeepers of the “known,” vigilant sentinels guarding the castle of conventional wisdom against the dangerous forces of progress. This is not intellectual rigor; it is cowardice masquerading as competence.

And why? Because questioning the system would mean questioning ourselves—our training, our assumptions, our role in perpetuating a broken model of healthcare. That’s uncomfortable. So, instead, we take the easy road: picking apart ideas that challenge our authority, while nodding along with the established order.

Seduced by the Paycheck

We didn’t sign up for this, did we? When we began our journeys as physicians, we didn’t envision ourselves as cogs in a machine, exchanging our curiosity and independence for a paycheck. Yet here we are, complicit in a system that rewards obedience and punishes dissent.

We’ve made a Faustian bargain.

We don’t question the dogma. In return, the system tells us how to do our jobs, hands us prepackaged protocols, and absolves us of the need to think critically about what’s truly best for our patients. The system whispers, Stay in line, follow the guidelines, and everything will be fine. And we listen—because it’s easier than confronting the complexity of the unknown.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth: every time we silence our curiosity, every time we default to the script instead of exploring the possibilities, we betray our patients. And we betray ourselves.

My Choice as a Leader

As a physician with decades of experience dealing with the sickest of the sick as an intensive care specialist, as well as decades of experience studying and practicing traditional medicine—including but not limited to plant-based medicines, the energetic healing practices of the Q’ero shamans, and holotropic breathwork—I’ve chosen psychedelics as the vehicle for delivering this message.

Not because they are the only answer, but because they serve as a glaring example of the inconsistencies and blind spots in our current understanding of health, healing, and dis-ease.

Together, these efforts reveal a shared truth: our current medical paradigm is not the definitive word on healing. It is one story among many. And as healers, we have an obligation to remain curious, open, and willing to learn from any source that offers wisdom.

The world doesn’t need more doctors who follow orders. It needs healers—bold, curious, courageous healers who are willing to confront the unknown, challenge the system, and fight for their patients’ well-being, even when it means stepping outside their comfort zones.

It’s time to reclaim the courage that brought us to this profession in the first place. It’s time to lead.

A Call to Action

True science is not about defending dogmas; it is about questioning them. It is about curiosity, exploration, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

As physicians, we are uniquely positioned to lead this charge. But leadership requires courage—the courage to think for ourselves, to question the status quo, and to venture into the unknown.

Psychedelics, and other transformative frameworks are forcing us to confront some uncomfortable truths about our profession and our assumptions. Let’s not shy away from them. Let’s embrace them as an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to become the healers our patients deserve.

This isn’t just about medicine. It’s about who we are.

Sincerely,
A Fellow Healer Ready to Lead