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<blockquote data-quote="cardguy" data-source="post: 443521" data-attributes="member: 3955">@TheKantian - yeah I hear you. I kinda' touched on that in my second post. But - I just wanted to pick an intellectual who I would have most enjoyed hanging out with. As opposed to some genius scientist/mathematician who might be a bit boring in person. That - for me - is the difference between picking a personal hero versus picking the most influential or most important person of the century. I really enjoy the wit and ingenuity that Milton Friedman had. It is similar to the qualities you see in a great comedian.As for medical care. It is one of those industries where those customers who get treat shoddily are not around to complain. Since they get killed off during their shoddy care.With medicine - it literally is Suvivorship Bias that frames the debate when it comes to discussing the pros and cons of medical treatment.CardguyPS A system where unlicensed doctors practice could work. As long as displaying whatever qualifications you have was done up front. That way people could choose to visit a licensed doctor - or (due to favourable word of mouth - or past experience) they could risk it with an unlicensed doctor. I guess this is what happens everytime you visit a Chinese medicine (or alternative medicine) outlet.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="cardguy, post: 443521, member: 3955"] @TheKantian - yeah I hear you. I kinda' touched on that in my second post. But - I just wanted to pick an intellectual who I would have most enjoyed hanging out with. As opposed to some genius scientist/mathematician who might be a bit boring in person. That - for me - is the difference between picking a personal hero versus picking the most influential or most important person of the century. I really enjoy the wit and ingenuity that Milton Friedman had. It is similar to the qualities you see in a great comedian. As for medical care. It is one of those industries where those customers who get treat shoddily are not around to complain. Since they get killed off during their shoddy care. With medicine - it literally is Suvivorship Bias that frames the debate when it comes to discussing the pros and cons of medical treatment. Cardguy PS A system where unlicensed doctors practice could work. As long as displaying whatever qualifications you have was done up front. That way people could choose to visit a licensed doctor - or (due to favourable word of mouth - or past experience) they could risk it with an unlicensed doctor. I guess this is what happens everytime you visit a Chinese medicine (or alternative medicine) outlet. [/QUOTE]

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