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Feb 27, 2023ACX

Highlights From The Comments On Geography Of Madness

Scott Alexander discusses reader comments on his 'Geography of Madness' review, revising views on culture-bound syndromes and exploring various mental health topics.

22 min read 3,377 words

Oct 2, 2014SSC

Simpler Times

Scott Alexander examines violent children's songs from the past to discuss changing societal norms and the reliability of social science versus conventional wisdom.

8 min read 1,218 words

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