
The Nocturnists
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The Lost Aura with John Lantos, MD
Drawing on philosophy, bioethics, and decades in pediatrics, Dr. John Lantos reflects on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the doctor-patient relationship. We explore what medicine has gained through technology, whether the physician “aura” is disappearing, and why the rise of AI could ultimately renew our understanding of medical humanism.
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The Nocturnists
Season
1
Episode
0
|
The Lost Aura with John Lantos, MD
Drawing on philosophy, bioethics, and decades in pediatrics, Dr. John Lantos reflects on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the doctor-patient relationship. We explore what medicine has gained through technology, whether the physician “aura” is disappearing, and why the rise of AI could ultimately renew our understanding of medical humanism.
0:00/1:34


About Our Guest
John D. Lantos is a pediatrician and bioethicist. He has spent his career writing about the bioethical issues raised by innovative technologies. He has discussed these on Oprah, Nightline, and the Wall Street Journal, and been an ethics advisor to the President’s Council on Bioethics, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Vatican. He is working on a book about doctor-patient relationships in the AI era.
About The Show
The Nocturnists is an award-winning medical storytelling podcast, hosted by physician Emily Silverman. We feature personal stories from frontline clinicians, conversations with healthcare-related authors, and art-makers. Our mission is to humanize healthcare and foster joy, wonder, and curiosity among clinicians and patients alike.
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About Our Guest
John D. Lantos is a pediatrician and bioethicist. He has spent his career writing about the bioethical issues raised by innovative technologies. He has discussed these on Oprah, Nightline, and the Wall Street Journal, and been an ethics advisor to the President’s Council on Bioethics, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Vatican. He is working on a book about doctor-patient relationships in the AI era.
About The Show
The Nocturnists is an award-winning medical storytelling podcast, hosted by physician Emily Silverman. We feature personal stories from frontline clinicians, conversations with healthcare-related authors, and art-makers. Our mission is to humanize healthcare and foster joy, wonder, and curiosity among clinicians and patients alike.
resources
Credits

Transcript
Note: The Nocturnists is an audio-first experience with emotion and sound design that can be difficult to fully capture in text. Transcripts are provided to support accessibility and reference, but may contain minor inaccuracies. If quoting in print, please consult the audio when possible.
Transcript coming soon!

Transcript
Note: The Nocturnists is an audio-first experience with emotion and sound design that can be difficult to fully capture in text. Transcripts are provided to support accessibility and reference, but may contain minor inaccuracies. If quoting in print, please consult the audio when possible.
Transcript coming soon!
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