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Postscript To APA Photo-Essay

Scott Alexander clarifies his intentions behind the APA photo-essay and cautions against overly negative interpretations of psychiatry or any professional field based on selective criticism.

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May 28, 2019 496 words 0 likes 273 comments Listen · 5 min Read Read
psychiatry (73) social justice (26) pharmaceutical industry (25) drug development (18) advertising (8) conference culture (3) CIA (2) Scientology (2)

The APA Meeting: A Photo-Essay

Scott Alexander humorously describes his observations at the American Psychiatric Association meeting, highlighting pharmaceutical influence, social justice focus, and historical context of psychiatry.

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May 22, 2019 4,622 words 0 likes 451 comments Listen · 34 min Read Read
medical ethics (38) pharmaceutical industry (25) doctor-patient relationship (5) healthcare system (5) conference culture (3)

Pharma Virumque

Scott Alexander explores the nuanced ways pharmaceutical companies influence doctors, arguing that their tactics are more subtle and ethically complex than simple bribery.

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Feb 17, 2015 2,668 words 0 likes 211 comments Read Read
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