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I Built a Pharmacogenomics Tool in 12 Minutes. I Wouldn't Use It.
Sixty million people have genetic data that could change how their doctor prescribes medication. The tool to translate that data exists and took minutes to build. But the real question isn't "can we build it?" — it's "why would you trust it?" The answer points to a fundamental shift in what software is becoming.
Hearing Aids: When Technology Isn't the Bottleneck
Four hundred thirty million people need hearing rehabilitation. Self-fitting technology works—multiple RCTs prove outcomes equivalent to professional fitting. OTC devices are legal and affordable. Yet only 2% have purchased them. This avenue maps why the overhang exists but concludes that the solution isn't software. Sometimes the reconnaissance shows you where not to dig.
Rare Disease Diagnosis: The Knowledge That's Already There
Seven thousand rare diseases. Four hundred million people affected. An average of 4.7 years to diagnosis. The diagnostic capability exists—databases, algorithms, genetic testing. It's not reaching patients because of phenotype capture failure, workflow integration failure, and systemic fragmentation. This is a map of what's stuck and where a small actor might find leverage.