The dystopian futuristic movie Elysium portrays a terrible future in which only the rich have medical care while the poor suffer on an overpopulated, polluted planet. The film’s theme—that only huge wealth transfers can bring medical care to low-income people—is fundamentally flawed.
Daniel Sterbuleac
Daniel Sterbuleac, Ph.D., is an author, economist, and former researcher. He earned a PhD in Computational Biology in 2020 and a Bachelor of Economics in International Economics in 2016. Dr. Sterbuleac began his academic career as a tenured lecturer in 2020, delivering lectures to classes of up to 100 students. In 2022, he left this role to switch to a lifelong passion for business and entrepreneurship. He is an emerging business consultant, with a keen eye for identifying business opportunities and challenges, and a strong interest in helping organizations grow and succeed.
His scientific work was published in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, exploring novel therapeutic approaches in cancer treatment and the structural biology of ion channels. Notably, his single-authored comprehensive review, completed during his PhD, stands out as a significant publication and has been cited in top journals, including Nature.
When he’s not managing his family’s business, he’s reading and writing on sound economics or growing his newsletter for entrepreneurs. Dr. Sterbuleac resides in Romania. Follow him on X, LinkedIn, or visit his website.
