Studied at MIT, graduated in medicine and trained in neurosurgery for 10 years.
Quit after nearly 20 years in the field, raising many questions from others.
Reason for making the video: to organize thoughts and help those struggling.
Initial Reasons for Becoming a Doctor
Desire to help people and alleviate suffering.
Influenced by a professor's teachings about alleviating suffering during the medical oath ceremony.
Curiosity about how the brain works and perceives.
Study and Research Process
Specialized training connecting the brain with computers through brain-computer interfaces.
Worked with mice and electrodes, realizing technological limitations.
Performed spine and nerve surgeries for 6 years.
Limitations and Challenges
Technology didn't address the fundamental issues of the brain, leading to work frustrations.
Performed spine surgeries, but many still didn’t fully recover.
Example of a leaking roof: Surgery is like fixing the walls but not the roof.
Understanding the Real Causes
Food quality and lifestyle habits are more important than surgery.
Those who eat less salt, consume plant-based foods, don't smoke, drink less alcohol, have good social networks, get enough sleep, and reduce stress recover quickly.
The current healthcare system doesn't encourage this approach as it doesn’t generate profit.
Ethical Crisis and Decision to Quit
Conflict between personal ethics and the job made Gooby increasingly disheartened and distressed.
Decision supported by wife's encouragement and family savings.
Concluded that continuing in a job they didn't believe in was not possible.
Life After Quitting the Profession
Spent time in nature, caring for dogs, and losing weight.
Made videos to document memories with dogs and share nature with others.
Realized that natural light and sounds from nature help reduce stress and psychological suffering.
In summary, despite no longer performing surgeries, Gooby found other ways to help people alleviate suffering.
Lessons and Advice
Trust your heart and rely on love from those around you.
Do what’s necessary to reduce suffering and live happily.