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Ketamine: An Update

Scott Alexander discusses new research suggesting ketamine's antidepressant effects may be linked to the opioid system, exploring the implications and potential future directions for depression treatment.

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Nov 8, 2018 786 words 0 likes 64 comments Listen · 7 min Read Read

Does Age Bring Wisdom?

Scott Alexander reflects on turning 33 and questions whether the changes in his thinking represent true wisdom or are the result of socialization, trauma, or neurological changes.

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Nov 7, 2017 1,284 words 0 likes 349 comments Listen · 10 min Read Read

Why Is Clozapine So Great?

Scott explores the theory that clozapine's unique effectiveness in treating schizophrenia may be due to its combined action on dopamine and glutamate systems, potentially opening avenues for safer treatments.

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Jul 27, 2017 1,148 words 0 likes 27 comments Read Read

Can We Link Perception And Cognition?

Scott Alexander explores potential links between perception of optical illusions and cognitive styles, proposing further research to investigate these connections.

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Jul 14, 2017 945 words 0 likes 108 comments Read Read

Why Are Transgender People Immune To Optical Illusions?

Scott Alexander hypothesizes a link between transgender identity, optical illusions, and NMDA receptor function, based on survey data and existing research on schizophrenia and autism.

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Jun 28, 2017 3,120 words 0 likes 356 comments Read Read
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