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Essays on homeostasis

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Aug 19, 2019SSC

Maybe Your Zoloft Stopped Working Because A Liver Fluke Tried To Turn Your Nth-Great-Grandmother Into A Zombie

Scott Alexander explores a theory suggesting that complex features of human biology evolved as defenses against parasite manipulation, discussing its implications for understanding psychiatric medications and biological complexity.

18 min read 2,722 words

Mar 4, 2018SSC

God Help Us, Let’s Try To Understand Friston On Free Energy

Scott Alexander attempts to understand and explain Karl Friston's complex 'free energy' principle in neuroscience, exploring its various interpretations and potential implications.

30 min read 4,507 words

Bayesian brain free energy principle homeostasis