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Unpredictable Reward, Predictable Happiness
Scott examines two types of happiness - one affected by predictability and one that persists - through various examples and neuroscientific concepts.
23 min read 3,488 words
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Essays on neurotransmitters
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Why Is Clozapine So Great?
Scott explores the theory that clozapine's unique effectiveness in treating schizophrenia may be due to its combined action on dopamine and glutamate systems, potentially opening avenues for safer treatments.
8 min read 1,148 words
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Chemical Imbalance
Scott Alexander defends psychiatry's use of 'chemical imbalance' theory, arguing it was meant to emphasize depression's biological basis rather than claiming a simple serotonin deficiency.
31 min read 4,675 words