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Book Review: The Geography Of Madness
Scott reviews a book on culture-bound syndromes, expanding the discussion to how all mental illnesses are influenced by culture to varying degrees.
57 min read 8,723 words
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[ACC Entry] Should Transgender Children Transition?
This Adversarial Collaboration Contest entry examines the evidence and debates surrounding transgender children transitioning, covering desistence rates, social transitioning, puberty blockers, and mental health outcomes.
44 min read 6,739 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