Physician and Cultural Commentator

Peter Dans

1 article 2000

Peter Dans is a physician and author known for his interest in the intersection of medicine and popular culture. He contributed to The Weekly Standard in 2000, writing on medical topics.

What's Up, Doc?

September 18, 2000 · Magazine, Books and Arts

Myth is central to human existence: History may tell us what we have been, but myths tell us what we could have been and might still be -- as well as what others want us to be. Over the last hundred years, the most influential mythmakers have been moviemakers, reinforcing old stereotypes and…