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Left Brain, Right Brain, Who’s the Master?

Published my first Substack today 🤗 Link to Audio Version Welcome to Dr Bob’s Ruminations, where I explore the unseen patterns shaping our minds, our politics, and our future. Today we’re going to dive into something both philosophical and deeply practical: how the structure of our brains might explain the current crisis in American politicsContinueContinue reading “Left Brain, Right Brain, Who’s the Master?”

Sarah McBride on The Bunker

Four Freedoms (from Franklin Roosevelt’s famous Four Freedoms speech in 1941) Insightful interview with Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride on the Highlands Bunker with Rob and Andrew Galvin, on how the Democratic Party is responding to the current moment on issues from the economy to Gaza, and how she’s navigating a very difficult situation in DC.ContinueContinue reading “Sarah McBride on The Bunker”

Future 98 Reggae Remix

Future was produced, arranged, mixed and written by Maurizio Braccagni and R. Gallo Salsotto, with vocals by Stefania Aggio in the mid-90’s. The song borrows the melody from Mad World by Tears For Fears. It was recorded and mixed at Stockhouse Studio and Mabra Studio in Milan. Here’s my playlist of most of the popularContinueContinue reading “Future 98 Reggae Remix”

Draft Podcast Transcript & References

Understanding Patient Autonomy in Medical Aid in Dying AI-generated Audio Version Thank you Dr Biasotto for allowing me to speak today about Medical Aid in Dying. I’m going to shift the conversation more towards patient autonomy and choice and provide an overview of medical aid in dying. In my neurology practice, I see patients everyContinueContinue reading “Draft Podcast Transcript & References”

Analysis of Draft Legislation on Health Care Charges for Uninsured & Self-Pay Patients

Audio Version (34 minutes, listen to in your car or on your smartphone.) Summary The proposed Delaware legislation limits charges for uninsured and self-pay patients at Medicare reimbursement rates, aiming to protect patients from excessive medical bills and reduce medical debt. It applies to hospitals, clinics, surgical centers, and physician offices. 1. Legal Implications &ContinueContinue reading “Analysis of Draft Legislation on Health Care Charges for Uninsured & Self-Pay Patients”

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The Plot Against America

This may be the most important, revealing article, from Mike Brock, that you will come across in 2025. How a dangerous ideology born from the Billionaire-Libertarian Movement headed by people like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen and a host of others who are set to destroy our democracy and replace it with a billionaire-basedContinueContinue reading “The Plot Against America”

Musk’s Ai Grok Spills Beans on Trump

Question: What is the likelihood from 1-100 that Trump is a Putin compromised asset. Use all publicly available information from 1980 on and his failure to ever say anything negative about Putin but has no issue attacking allies. Answer: Assessing the likelihood that Donald Trump is a compromised asset of Vladimir Putin, based on publiclyContinueContinue reading “Musk’s Ai Grok Spills Beans on Trump”

Pros and Cons of HPV Vaccine Mandates

Medical & Political Aspects Medical Aspects Pros Prevents Cancer & Disease: The HPV vaccine protects against cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers, as well as genital warts. Countries with high uptake have seen up to 89% reductions in cervical precancerous lesions. Highly Effective & Safe: Clinical trials and real-world data confirm near 100% efficacy in preventingContinueContinue reading “Pros and Cons of HPV Vaccine Mandates”

Time for Delaware to Honor Patient AutonomyPass End-of-Life Legislation

A few days ago, the Delaware Health and Human Development Committee held a critical hearing on end-of-life legislation. The discussion was robust, focusing on essential issues such as patient autonomy, the unfounded fears of a ‘slippery slope,’ the role of hospice care, and the perspectives of physicians and advanced practice nurses. The time has comeContinueContinue reading “Time for Delaware to Honor Patient AutonomyPass End-of-Life Legislation”