Cairn McCormack

I’m not at all convinced that adding my voice to the din of internet traffic will benefit anyone—you or me. I’ve been pretty quiet for most of my life; but times have changed. David Brooks said of these times, “History is often driven by those people who are quietly repulsed for a while and then find their voice. (New York Times Opinion, May 1, 2025).

I find myself repulsed and often lethargic by what is happening in the world right now. Other times, I find myself hopeful and energized. There are plenty of words (verbal and written) about the things we should be repulsed about. I try to speak about these things when I am more hopeful.

While I have no illusions that I will drive history, I write on the two topics I am most passionate about: health/US healthcare system and nature. I reflect on how we in the US, bankrupt those with chronic and progressive diseases (like autoimmune) while being staggeringly inept at preventing, diagnosing and treating the patient. We also bankrupt ourselves and the natural world around us by viewing nature through the lens of what it can give us (medicine, recreation, fish) rather than seeing nature as an entity unto itself.  We miss the opportunity to learn from nature (I refer to this as listening). Check out publications page and let me know what you think.

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