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Nassim Taleb has written a devastatingly strong critique of IQ, but since he writes at such a technical level, his most powerful insights are being missed. Let me explain just one of them. 🧵

DEI only existed because white people were racist. They had the opportunity to hire based on merit, and they hired their unqualified white friends every time. DEI isn’t racism. It’s a solution to historical racism.

1. You automatically brought up the Pilgrims’ 1620 arrival on the Mayflower when someone mentioned who “founded” this country. I’m pretty sure some “founders” came a year earlier 2. The pilgrims came to the English colony of Virginia from the Netherlands, which is not part of

It’s a common complaint - cancer research should be left solely to the private sector but in reality, government involvement IS essential to advancing breakthroughs that save lives. Here's why:

Because the media is already getting everything as wrong as they possibly can, let's go over what actually happened with Colombia yesterday. Under Biden/Harris, Colombia accepted more than 400 deportation flights, 120 just in 2024 alone. These were normal commercial planes. 1/

President Trump just shut down external communications, hiring, and other agency functions at NIH—a devastating blow to their lifesaving medical research. I'm leading the call with Sen. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Senator Angela Alsobrooks to restore full operations at NIH and across HHS now.

We’re honored to have Dr. Holly Gilmer, Dr. Tiffany Hodges, and Dr. Olabisi Sanusi join us for a special #BlackHistoryMonth event. These leading Black neurosurgeons will share their inspiring journeys & insights on diversity in #neurosurgery #WINS

We're celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth and the neurosurgeons who make trailblazing contributions each and every day! Thank you for your work and dedication to your patients.

Lucky to be a part of this great team!

It is ironic because trump firing a Black 4-star general as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff only to name a less qualified white man to the same job is the reason why DEI policies exist in the first place.

🎉 Huge congrats to PGY1 Julia Duvall (Goodwin Lab) for incredible achievements at #SpineSummit—17 accepted abstracts AND the Sanford Larson Clinical Research Award! 🏆Your dedication to advancing spine research is inspiring! AANS/CNS Spine Section Melissa Erickson, MD, MBA Tanner Zachem

It was an immense honor to serve as Assoc4AcademicSurgery President this past year! Thank you to my officers Luke Funk, MD, MPH Christina Roland, MD, MS VIKAS DUDEJA, the AAS EC & BSA staff for an incredible year! Very proud to hand over the charge to Brenessa Lindeman, MD, MEHP who will do amazing things.

“Special” understates how meaningful it was for me to see my co-resident & dear friend Jennifer Strahle, MD installed as the Appoline Blair Professor in Pediatric Neurosurgery yesterday WashU Med Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery. Congratulations Jenn, your Michigan Neurosurgery family is so proud of you!

From scalpels to success. 🧠✨ Analiz Rodriguez MD, PhD, MBA, FAANS isn’t just a neurosurgeon—she’s pioneering research, saving lives, and proving every day why she’s #OverlyQualified. Only 0.6% of neurosurgeons in the U.S. are Black women. Dr. Rodriguez is leading the way. 🚀 📍 Director of

The #BostonDeclaration had the feel of history as international global partners convened to commit to the treatment of neurological disease. Glad for the opportunity to highlight the impact of the American College of Surgeons as specialty chair and represent the commitments of

Excited to serve as the Annual Meeting Chair for the 2025 CNS Annual Meeting this October 11-15, in Los Angeles, CA! Join me at the best neurosurgical meeting of the year and let’s connect! Register now: #2025CNS i.snoball.it/p/HE2NX/t/1

Edjah Nduom, MD (he/him) I am attending!

Congrats to newly minted Dr Dejauwne Young Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Official MD PhD candidate and future neurosurgeon scientist, on his thesis defence. Hugely impressed by your intellect and tenacity. Coming to a lucky neurosurgery residency soon, no doubt! Nduka Amankulor, MD BrainRepairLab (Dr. Isaac Chen Lab) @bryandchoi

Excited to be moderating this course at the upcoming ⁦CNS⁩ meeting! This will be a unique experience for all course attendees. Expert faculty will be invited to share their technical pearls through surgical video. cns.org/annualmeeting/… ⁦AANS/CNS Spine Section⁩

From 🌊 NJ to 🍑 GA to 🌴 Southern CA — walkers, runners, volunteers, and our Board Chair Edjah Nduom Edjah Nduom, MD (he/him) are gathering at 3 NBTS events to raise funds, spread awareness, and propel research forward. Grateful for you, our incredible #braintumor community.