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Such a great feeling when your avacados are not rotten inside!

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So one initial question we may explore in our team research could be: So makes me think for the Research abstract submission we discussed at the team meeting, one possible literature scoping review question that could be examined is:

What evidence exists regarding stakeholder participation (academics, clinicians, patients, and public) in the design, governance, and feature development of health and medical scientific repositories?

My key takeaways similar to yours:

User-Centered Design in Academic Systems

"Academics from within the discipline should be included in the design process, so that the system fits their patterns of work, and conceptual categories, rather than being imposed based on some alien categorical scheme."

— James Boyle, "Mertonianism Unbound? Imagining Free, Decentralized Access to Most Cultural and Scientific Material"

This principle extends beyond academics. For MedSchlr to truly serve as a knowledge commons, we must involve a range of users—including the public and the Nostr community—in co-creating features that meet their needs for accessing, understanding, and engaging with health research.

Open Architecture as Innovation Engine

"Wherever possible, design the system to run with open content, on open protocols, to be potentially available to the largest possible number of users, and to accept the widest possible range of experimental modifications from users who can themselves determine the development of the technology. Then sit back and wait to see what emerges."

— James Boyle (citing Eric Von Hippel's work on user-based innovation)

This collaborative approach—combining open access with decentralized protocols—challenges us to question the centralized architecture of existing structures and guides our development philosophy for MedSchlr.

Thanks for bringing this paper to my attention! So many key points.

Boyle's paper is such a great read for thinking about how to approach a Nostr-native knowledge commons in health and medical sciences.

Thanks for listening!

The Invisible Health Tax: How Fiat Makes Us Sick?

What if your constant stress, burnout, and health issues weren’t just about work, diet, or “self-care”…

…but about the money system you live inside of?

In this episode of The Signal, Dr Satoshi (an American hospitalist) and I sit down — to explore her new work on “The Invisible Health Tax.

This conversation delves into:

- How fiat money quietly creates chronic stress and sickness

- The idea of a “mitochondrial tax” — the energy drain on your cells caused by unsound money

- Why inflation is linked to worse mental health, lower life expectancy, and burnout

- How Bitcoin’s predictable monetary policy can lower background stress and change health trajectories

The role of truth, sovereignty, and alignment in healing

And Emma’s new project with Dream Grad Academy, the Bitcoin Health Network — a hub connecting Bitcoin-aware health & wellness professionals with people who want sound money and sound health

Along the way Dr Satoshi shares his own story of working more and more hospital shifts to keep up with fiat debasement… and how discovering Bitcoin changed my health, relationships, and sense of inner peace.

If you’ve ever felt that your money and your nervous system are more connected than anyone talks about — this conversation will resonate.

https://youtu.be/hjFMdk5G0j8?si=nfD5EYc1q6iis9mt

The highlighting feature in some Nostr clients is cool especially when you want to take note of cool ideas and pointing out typos etc.

I’m still learning how to use all the various features, like highlighting. Learn by doing with experimentation and error correction.

I appreciated the conversation. 🧡

On the note of unsound money and stress, I also write about this in my article ‘The Invisible Health Tax’ with additional detail and discussion.

The framing of a disease care system is very clear. I hope more Canadians grapple with this perspective to consider a new paradigm based on sound money.

"The Invisible Health Tax: How Our Money Impacts Health and Why Sound Money Could Transform Well-Being – An Exploratory Examination"

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Low-key Sunday. Catching up on a few pods. Another banger from nostr:npub1tduyjjnzaug8drhyhalsdg9csr4tzunlxanh8ul8jwdml7rn9kxqec8k5l this week about healthcare systems and stories of exorbitant payments and wait times for crucial healthcare services. Learn how Bitcoin can fix some of these issues with Andy Schoonover from nostr:nprofile1qqsq0rqv0z34umfmc2g23cqfw9zwr47ywxq47glge7smpq4cpd2zf4qppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qyvhwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnndehhyapwwdhkx6tpdshs47yauf.

For people in contexts with more universal healthcare systems like in Canada and UK, Bitcoin is still relevant even though it may seem that healthcare is free. Someone has to pay and it’s through taxes and revenues at federal and more local levels (provinces etc.).

Imagine if local regions had bitcoin reserves to help fund heathcare? Could this lower the tax dollar spend on healthcare? More importantly, what would healthcare look like if people save in bitcoin and pool their monies? nostr:nprofile1qqsq0rqv0z34umfmc2g23cqfw9zwr47ywxq47glge7smpq4cpd2zf4qppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qyvhwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnndehhyapwwdhkx6tpdshs47yauf gives us an opportunity to see what’s possible.

https://youtu.be/f940kVrPwNw?

The beginning discussion during this pod reminds of how much the school of thought or theories we cling to can shape a given field.

Like in economics health sciences and medicine are full of competing schools of thought when it comes to the cause, treatment, and prevention of certain diseases.

Drawing on some recent Nostr discussions, could germ theory be the Keynesian equivalent built on fiat incentives clouding the way in which mainstream approaches the study of disease, prevention, and treatment of disease? Saifedean in his writings on fiat science touches on some of this.

While the Boomer discussion doesn’t focus on health it presents a lively chat on related topics that have implications for human life.

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Respect from a fellow 🇨🇦. Congrats on your journey.

To have the humility and curiosity to explore these ideas and evidence is commendable. Much respect.

True and when looking at group-level study data it is important to be aware of ‘ecological fallacy’ because what is seen in group data may not translate at an individual level.

Excellent conversation.

My condolences. May he rest in peace🙏🏾

Also hosting meetups at places that accept BTC would help as well for education and community building.

Heather you are such a shining light. I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope we can help make MedSchlr to be a thriving place of learning where information and discussion can flow so people can protect their health. Greatly appreciate your support. It’s stories like this that help nostr:nprofile1qqsdcnxssmxheed3sv4d7n7azggj3xyq6tr799dukrngfsq6emnhcpspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszxmhwden5te0w35x2en0wfjhxapwdehhxarjxyhxxmmd9udlvtc2 and the team to keep building.

It’s been awesome collaborating with you and the team. Excited to keep building to further the ecosystem.

Just donated some sats as well here: https://geyser.fund/project/satoshistarter

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If you could create a medical and health sciences knowledge base (peer review articles, scholarly works, guidelines etc.) and a place for community funded research and education on nostr #Alexandria what would be the guiding principles and use cases? Check out the draft MedSchlr Charter and provide your feedback. #DocChain

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