Hosted by Pinoy science journalist Mikael Angelo Francisco, the Ask Theory Podcast shines the spotlight on science in and for the Philippines. From fascinating stories of Filipino scientists to urgent science-related issues that require serious attention, Ask Theory emphasizes the undeniable connections between science and society - and the importance of staying curious.
162: [Debunking Medical Misinformation - 2 of 2] Can We Really Change People's Minds About Health Scams? (with Dr. Adam Smith)
Dr. Adam Smith, more popularly known as Doc Adam, is a British-Australian medical doctor and social media content creator who debunks medical misinformation and discusses medical-related problems that are relevant to Filipinos. In 2025, he published a book called "Quacks," detailing what he calls his "journey through Filipino health scams."
We talked about changing the minds of health scam victims, the white savior complex and Pinoybaiting, Pinoy doctors on social media, the attention span of today's social media users, the first step an ordinary person can take to fight health scams, and more.
FULL TRANSCRIPT OF EPISODE 161: https://www.flipscience.ph/podcast/ask-theory-podcast-161-162-debunking-medical-misinformation-doc-adam
Follow Doc Adam:
YouTube: @DrAdamSmith
Facebook: fb.com/DocAdamSmith
X/Twitter: @docadamsmith
Instagram: @docadamsmith
Get a copy of Doc Adam's book, "Quacks: My Journey Through Filipino Health Scams," here - https://www.quacks.ph/
5 May 2025
161: [Debunking Medical Misinformation - 1 of 2] Why Are There So Many Health Scams In The Philippines? (with Dr. Adam Smith)
Dr. Adam Smith, more popularly known as Doc Adam, is a British-Australian medical doctor and social media content creator who debunks medical misinformation and discusses medical-related problems that are relevant to Filipinos. In 2025, he published a book called "Quacks," detailing what he calls his "journey through Filipino health scams."
We talked about how serious the problem of medical misinformation in the Philippines really is, why there are so many health scams and scammers in the Philippines, an alarming observation about journalists in the Philippines, how the ordinary Filipino can avoid getting scammed, how to talk about possible medical scams without getting sued, and more.
FULL TRANSCRIPT OF EPISODE 161: https://www.flipscience.ph/podcast/ask-theory-podcast-161-162-debunking-medical-misinformation-doc-adam
Follow Doc Adam:
YouTube: @DrAdamSmith
Facebook: fb.com/DocAdamSmith
X/Twitter: @docadamsmith
Instagram: @docadamsmith
Get a copy of Doc Adam's book, "Quacks: My Journey Through Filipino Health Scams," here - https://www.quacks.ph/
27 Feb 2025
160: [Healthy Food Options] Bakit Mahirap Mamili Ng "Healthy" Na Pagkain? (with Kristine Jane Atienza)
In this episode of the Ask Theory podcast, licensed nutritionist-dietitian Kristine Jane Atienza talks about making better food purchasing decisions, misconceptions about nutrition, front-of-pack warning labels (FOPWLs), and more.
This episode was supported by a media fellowship from ImagineLaw, Inc. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the views of ImagineLaw.
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