Beyond BAFF

#05 Philosophy professor Mindaugas Briedis

Baltic-American Freedom Foundation, Mindaugas Briedis, Tiina Pärtel Season 1 Episode 5

Our guest today is Mindaugas Briedis, a Lithuanian researcher with an impressive background in the Philosophy of Medicine. He participated in the BAFF Research Scholar Program in 2017, when he spent 7 months as a researcher at Memphis University. Focusing on the philosophy of communication, Mindaugas now shares his time between Lithuania and Mexico, working as a professor at Mykolas Romeris University. In this episode we find out:

  • How going to libraries sparked Mindaugas’ interest in philosophy.
  • What led him to connecting radiology with philosophy.
  • How to ask theoretical questions and have an applicable outcome.
  • What is the philosophy of communication?
  • And how is living in the Southern States different from living in California?

So, if you're curious about the intersection of philosophy and medicine - don’t miss this chance to join us for another fascinating journey Beyond BAFF.

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