When Technology Causes More Problems Than It Solves
Healthcare innovation often targets diseases created or amplified by modern lifestyles. The linked essay challenges teams to think beyond incremental tooling and consider the societal context driving demand.
“Healthcare companies today are solving the medical problems that our technological society has created. Diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. The cure isn’t more technology and medicine…the cure is that these people need a reason to live.”
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How This Applies to Product Teams
- Question whether new features address root causes or simply mitigate symptoms.
- Include behavioural science and ethics experts when designing digital-health interventions.
- Measure long-term outcomes (quality of life, adherence) alongside short-term engagement metrics.
Disclaimer
The article expresses opinionated commentary and should not be interpreted as medical advice. Consult qualified healthcare professionals when making clinical decisions.