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medical ethics (38) cryptocurrency (30) risk assessment (15) psychopharmacology (7) modafinil (5) stimulants (4) FTX scandal (3) Sam Bankman-Fried (2) expert testimony (2)

The Psychopharmacology Of The FTX Crash

Scott Alexander analyzes the potential role of psychopharmacology in the FTX crash, discussing medications used by SBF and others, and their possible effects on decision-making.

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Nov 16, 2022 7,304 words 221 likes 368 comments Listen · 47 min Read Read Opened Opened
survey analysis (42) nootropics (13) supplement efficacy (6) modafinil (5) drug tolerance (3) caffeine alternatives (2) Zembrin (2)

Nootropics Survey 2020 Results

Scott Alexander presents results from his 2020 nootropics survey, covering effectiveness ratings, tolerance, and user experiences with various substances.

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Apr 28, 2021 1,949 words 97 likes 147 comments Listen · 16 min Read Read Opened Opened
placebo effect (26) addiction (21) nootropics (13) self-experimentation (9) LSD (8) survey results (8) modafinil (5) drug effectiveness (4) Adderall (3) phenibut (2)

2016 Nootropics Survey Results

Scott Alexander presents results from a survey of 850 people rating various nootropics, showing a range of perceived effectiveness and exploring addiction potential for some substances.

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Mar 1, 2016 1,606 words 0 likes 212 comments Read Read Opened Opened
risk assessment (15) SSRIs (11) drug side effects (5) modafinil (5) medical decision-making (4) Adderall (3) psychiatric medications (2)

Nefarious Nefazodone And Flashy Rare Side Effects

Scott examines how rare but severe drug side effects often lead to underprescription compared to drugs with common but less severe side effects, potentially resulting in suboptimal patient care.

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Apr 25, 2015 2,478 words 0 likes 331 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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Nootropics Survey Results And Analysis

Scott Alexander reports on a survey of nootropics users, finding mixed results for various substances and discussing methodological challenges in assessing their effectiveness.

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Feb 16, 2014 3,293 words 0 likes 40 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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