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Essays on taxometrics

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Feb 3, 2021ACX

Ontology Of Psychiatric Conditions: Dynamical Systems

Scott Alexander examines mental disorders through the lens of dynamical systems theory, exploring how this perspective complements and contrasts with taxometric approaches.

27 min read 4,087 words

Jan 28, 2021ACX

Ontology Of Psychiatric Conditions: Taxometrics

Scott Alexander examines taxometrics in psychiatry, finding that most mental health conditions are dimensional rather than categorical, and discusses the implications for diagnosis and treatment.

31 min read 4,710 words

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