Responsible Leadership in the Age of Popular Vote

Introduction Modern democracies increasingly face a paradox. Leaders are elected through popular vote, yet popularity does not reliably translate into improved communities, functional cities, or stronger nations. Charismatic figures may win elections, dominate public discourse, and command loyal followings, but their tenure often leaves institutions weakened and public trust diminished. This tension forces a difficult…

Integrating AI in Healthcare

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare by offering remarkable capabilities in diagnostics, decision-making, and patient care. Recent research published in JAMA Network Open demonstrated that large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, can outperform human physicians in diagnostic tasks under controlled scenarios (Hswen & Rubin, 2024). This potential has sparked enthusiasm, yet concerns about ethical…