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You Don't Want A Purely Biological, Apolitical Taxonomy Of Mental Disorders

Scott Alexander argues that a purely biological, apolitical taxonomy of mental disorders is impossible due to ethical and practical considerations that inevitably influence classifications.

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Jan 25, 2023 1,456 words 400 likes 1,052 comments Listen · 10 min Read Read Opened Opened
psychiatry (73) mental health (69) statistics (55) autism (28) ADHD (15) DSM (3) taxometrics (2)

Ontology Of Psychiatric Conditions: Taxometrics

Scott Alexander examines taxometrics in psychiatry, finding that most mental health conditions are dimensional rather than categorical, and discusses the implications for diagnosis and treatment.

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Jan 28, 2021 4,710 words 273 likes 251 comments Listen · 34 min Read Read Opened Opened
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Money, Money, Everywhere, But Not A Cent To Spend

Scott Alexander critiques the inefficiency of psychiatric care for poverty-related issues, suggesting a Basic Income Guarantee as a potentially more effective solution.

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Feb 12, 2015 1,104 words 0 likes 513 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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