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Face Masks: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

Scott Alexander reviews evidence on face mask effectiveness against coronavirus, concluding they likely offer some protection despite CDC recommendations against general public use.

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Mar 23, 2020 4,933 words 0 likes 262 comments Listen · 34 min Read Read Opened Opened

Chemical Imbalance

Scott Alexander defends psychiatry's use of 'chemical imbalance' theory, arguing it was meant to emphasize depression's biological basis rather than claiming a simple serotonin deficiency.

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Apr 5, 2015 4,675 words 0 likes 248 comments Read Read Opened Opened

Such Mixed Feelings About Crazymeds

Scott Alexander reviews the psychiatric medication information site crazymeds.us, praising its quality but explaining why he can't recommend it to patients due to potential offense.

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Nov 27, 2014 1,986 words 0 likes 131 comments Read Read Opened Opened

Causal Models At Work

Scott Alexander shares two humorous medical anecdotes that highlight the potential for misunderstanding complex health information.

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May 2, 2014 171 words 0 likes 16 comments Read Read Opened Opened

Do You Believe Me, Doc?

Scott Alexander critiques standard psychiatric responses to psychotic patients and proposes more honest, nuanced alternatives based on individual patient circumstances.

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Apr 16, 2014 1,272 words 0 likes 73 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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