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Essays on medical information

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Feb 5, 2021ACX

WebMD, And The Tragedy Of Legible Expertise

Scott Alexander discusses the trade-offs between accuracy and liability in medical information, extending the analysis to public health experts and the role of expertise in society.

30 min read 4,570 words

Feb 27, 2013SSC

MetaMed launch day

Scott Alexander announces the launch of MetaMed, a company offering personalized medical research, and describes his positive experiences with their rational approach to medical questions.

5 min read 678 words

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