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Your Book Review: The Castrato
A comprehensive review of 'The Castrato' by Martha Feldman, exploring the history, biology, and social impact of castrati singers in Italy.
63 min read 9,763 words
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Essays tagged “biology”. Follow an idea across the archive.
Essays on biology
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Links 11/14: I Link, Therefore I Am
Scott shares a collection of interesting links covering various topics from American chestnut restoration to scientific findings, political events, and cultural observations.
14 min read 2,067 words
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The Categories Were Made For Man, Not Man For The Categories
Scott Alexander discusses how categories are human constructs that should be flexible when it serves a useful purpose, using examples from biology, astronomy, and transgender identity.
36 min read 5,459 words