Albeit not a physician, I wonder if you misrepresented the test used to test your daughter’s hearing. An echocardiogram typically refers to studies of the heart.

If you have seen the movie “Idiocracy” (2006, by Mike Judge) then you will see familiar themes in this more serious warning of America’s future. Although Mr. Watts might be offended by the comparison of his book to the movie, Clint explains how the public can come to believe electrolytes will solve problems. But on a more serious note, his writing underscores the need for a unified US strategy to combat what he calls a “War on Information”. Articulate, reasoned and thought out, but a bit conspiratory in places, he lays out bare for all to see the power - both positive and negative - of how crowds use preferences instead of compromise to solve problems. The ending is a bit dark that leaves you wondering about his message. I believe he is sincere, or is he?