In this episode we discuss a controversial topic that could shake the foundations of medicine: NIH budget cuts. With proposed funding reductions for medical research, we explore what this means for scientific innovation, medical education, and residency funding. Could these cuts limit opportunities for new doctors? Will private corporations step in to fill the gap—and at what cost? We break down the potential long-term consequences of slashing government funding for medical research and what it means for patients, physicians, and future healthcare providers.Takeaways:NIH budget cuts could drastically impact medical education, residency funding, and future scientific research.Slashing research funding could open the door for more corporate influence in medicine, raising ethical concerns.Medical advancements rely on publicly funded research, and cutting it could slow innovation for years to come.External motivation works in the short term but can reduce long-term internal motivation—as Will learned the hard way with his basketball incentive plan.The balance between motivation and bribery is tricky, and parenting is one long experiment in figuring it out.—We have an active survey going. Hope you participate here: http://glaucomflecken.com/surveyTo Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.comCan’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomfleckenIf you want more information on models I use:Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link:  Anatomy Warehouse Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15--A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Today’s episode is brought to you by DAX Copilot from Microsoft. DAX Copilot is your AI assistant for automating clinical documentation and workflows helping you be more efficient and reduce the administrative burdens that cause us to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.To learn more about how DAX Copilot can help improve healthcare experiences for both you and your patients visit aka.ms/knockknockhi.Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices