Being Good Feels Good: A Radiologist’s Reflection on Intrinsic Motivation

Ben White quotes Isaac Asimov: 'It’s insulting to imply that only a system of rewards and punishments can keep you a decent human being.' The post argues that inherent satisfaction, not just external incentives, drives ethical conduct in medicine.

• Draws on a 1988 interview with Isaac Asimov about trust, incentives, and guardrails.
• Applies the philosophical perspective to radiology’s professional culture and self-regulation.
• Authored by Ben White, a neuroradiologist and medical educator.

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