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Logistics

Scott Alexander details the logistics of his new blog on Substack, including subscription options and content plans, while addressing reader concerns.

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Jan 22, 2021 1,167 words 213 likes 278 comments Listen · 9 min Read Read

Why Doctors Think They’re The Best

Scott Alexander examines seven cognitive traps that lead doctors to believe they're above-average, potentially applying to other client-choice professions.

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Jan 2, 2020 1,284 words 0 likes 147 comments Listen · 10 min Read Read

Cost Disease In Medicine: The Practical Perspective

Scott Alexander proposes a hypothetical low-cost psychiatric practice to combat medical cost disease, exploring its potential and the barriers to its implementation.

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Jun 20, 2018 940 words 0 likes 308 comments Listen · 8 min Read Read

Two Attitudes In Psychiatry

Scott Alexander explores two contrasting attitudes in psychiatry, discussing their merits and pitfalls, while reflecting on his own tendency to favor a more straightforward approach.

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Feb 24, 2016 2,354 words 0 likes 422 comments Read Read

Medicine, As Not Seen On TV

Scott Alexander reflects on his first year of medical residency, contrasting reality with TV dramas and describing the complexities of hospital care.

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Jun 30, 2014 2,277 words 0 likes 65 comments Read Read

Sleep – Now By Prescription

Scott Alexander critiques the medical system's preference for expensive prescription sleep aids like Ramelteon over cheaper alternatives like melatonin, while sharing interesting facts about melatonin's uses.

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Sep 28, 2013 1,316 words 0 likes 49 comments Listen · 11 min Read Read
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