ACX
Take The 2025 ACX Survey
Scott announces the annual ACX reader survey for 2025, offering free subscriptions to random participants and highlighting interesting findings from previous years.
2 min read 222 words
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study replication
Essays tagged “study replication”. Follow an idea across the archive.
Essays on study replication
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Replication Attempt: Bisexuality And Long COVID
Scott Alexander replicates and analyzes data showing higher rates of long COVID among bisexuals, suggesting a significant psychosomatic component to the condition.
6 min read 917 words
SSC
Attempted Replication: Does Beef Jerky Cause Manic Episodes?
Scott Alexander attempts to replicate a study linking beef jerky consumption to manic episodes in bipolar disorder, finding no significant relationship in his analysis of SSC survey data.
7 min read 1,065 words
SSC
Is There A Case For Skepticism Of Psychedelic Therapy?
Scott Alexander presents a case for skepticism about psychedelic therapy in psychiatry, outlining seven points of concern while still supporting further research.
7 min read 1,039 words
SSC
Links 7/16: Peter Linklage
A collection of interesting links covering various topics from scientific studies, social issues, and current events, including problems with brain imaging studies, AI safety developments, and surprising research findings.
13 min read 1,933 words