1. the mark of an intellectual is to immediately and consistently see everything in terms of black and white.
batman vs the penguin. Luke Skywalker vs the dark side. Ingrained from childhood.
2. Do you really care about the 60 doctors in the story? If not at least think about why the story exists and how this might affect you and your family if you have any.
when the doctor says you need surgery, you will do it.
and when you feel better you will say thank you doctor, you're a miracle worker
not ever thinking twice about the post op antibiotics.
sleight of hand fools the general public. Black and white wins again.
3. Ask an Aussie why they had surgery
the answer will invariably come back as "because the doctor said so"
ask an Aussie why they are still sick after treatment and they will always say "bad luck"
this affects everybody in ways you can't imagine
