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I was wrong about the Midjourney ultra-sound scanner

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June 21, 2026

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I was wrong about the Midjourney ultra-sound scanner. Well, maybe not wrong, but at a minimum I missed something obvious because I was thinking like a doctor who's been practicing for 25 years. And I didn't explain my point well. First, where I was wrong: All historical precendent that showed that widespread screening imaging is net neutral or harmful was imaging that was expensive, inconvenient, ...

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Community Sentiment

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Positives

Any genuine attempt to create novel medical technologies is probably a good thing, as innovation in healthcare can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes.
The ambition behind developing new diagnostic tools like the Midjourney ultrasound scanner is commendable, as it reflects a desire to push the boundaries of medical technology.

Concerns

Concerns about the credibility of Midjourney's ultrasound scanner arise from its lack of established medical validation, which could undermine trust in its effectiveness.
Skepticism exists regarding the actual cost and accessibility of the scanner, as historical trends suggest that innovative medical technologies often become prohibitively expensive for patients.