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What does it mean?
A cynical critique of the medical industry profiting from illness.
In plain terms
The research sector grows because people get sick.
What can you take from it?
Question industries that profit from human suffering.

Where it applies

  • discussing healthcare
  • analyzing industry
  • exploring ethics

Putting it to work

  • critiquing healthcare
  • discussing ethics
  • analyzing industry

Questions to consider

  • Who benefits from illness?
  • How do we balance profit and care?

Another view

Research saves lives despite the profit motive.

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