Evidence, Trust, and Autism with Alex Morozov

David explores the complexities of evidence-based thinking, trust in healthcare, and autism advocacy with guest Alex Morozov. Alex, a physician scientist and advocate for evidence-based decision-making, shares his journey from the pharmaceutical industry to founding Eviva Partners,  a nonprofit focused on helping people understand and interpret evidence. The conversation delves into the importance of humility and critical thinking in medicine, challenges in the autism community, and the dangers of pseudoscience. The episode also features insights from producer Dave Yas on the potential evolutionary aspects of autism and the need for skepticism in a world rife with misinformation.   Topics 00:46 Questioning Health Experts 01:07 Introducing Alex Morozov 03:30 Alex's Background and Career 08:03 The Importance of Inclusive Clinical Trials 12:06 Understanding Evidence and Critical Thinking 27:01 The Concept of Two-Eyed Seeing 35:13 Empowering People Over Blind Trust 38:27 The Complexity of Vaccine Injuries 39:04 Autism Community and Activism 40:23 Clinical Trials and Regulatory Scrutiny 43:41 Historical Medical Practices 49:01 Challenges in Medical Evidence 50:21 Pharmaceutical Companies and Profit Motives 52:40 The Role of Evidence in Pharma 54:40 Wellness Industry and Evidence 56:24 Tip of the Week: Embrace Uncertainty 58:29 Fact or Fiction: Aluminum in Vaccines 01:00:13 Yas Talk: Autism and Evolution 01:13:03 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions