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Essays on CIA

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May 22, 2019SSC

The APA Meeting: A Photo-Essay

Scott Alexander humorously describes his observations at the American Psychiatric Association meeting, highlighting pharmaceutical influence, social justice focus, and historical context of psychiatry.

30 min read 4,622 words

Jan 14, 2019SSC

Too Many People Dare Call It Conspiracy

Scott Alexander explores the overuse of the term 'conspiracy theory' and provides heuristics for evaluating the plausibility of conspiratorial claims.

19 min read 2,801 words

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