Blockchain and Holochain in Medical Education from Planetary Health and Climate Change Perspectives

Kıyak Y. S.

REVISTA ESPAÑOLA DE EDUCACIÓN MÉDICA, cilt.4, sa.1, ss.1-7, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 4 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.6018/edumed.560581
  • Dergi Adı: REVISTA ESPAÑOLA DE EDUCACIÓN MÉDICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: REDIB. Red Iberoamericana de Innovación y conocimiento científico, DIALNET
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-7
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

As we are transitioning from the age of information to the age of artificial intelligence, this study aims to explore the potential of blockchain and Holochain technologies as solutions to the data privacy, security, and integrity concerns in medical education, and to provide standpoints of a medical education researcher for their use that also minimize negative impacts regarding planetary health and climate change. While these technologies offer promising solutions, their environmental impact has not been discussed in the literature with regard to medical education. This study offers two key standpoints for medical education researchers, educators, and policy makers to ensure the responsible use of Web3 technologies in this field. Standpoint 1: If the use of blockchain technology is necessary, avoid using proof-of-work blockchains. Standpoint 2: Use Holochain instead of blockchain.