John Wilbanks: Let's pool our medical data

The video discusses the evolution of understanding and treating diseases, highlighting historical figures like Ibn Sina and Carlos Finlay. It emphasizes the importance of clinical studies and informed consent while addressing modern challenges such as data silos and the need for innovation. The speaker proposes creating a data commons to enhance health research, leveraging shared data and mathematical analysis. A digital health study initiative is introduced, encouraging public participation and data sharing to drive health advancements. The talk concludes with a call to action for individuals to access and share their health data.

How does the speaker propose to change the current approach to health data?

What are the potential benefits of sharing health data in a commons?

What does the speaker mean by 'being unreasonable' in the context of health data?

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