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I found @marisa's reply Why I Transitioned: A Response to @Fiora Starlight's post Why I Transitioned: A Case Study to be very well argued, articulating the biological basis for gender dysphoria and the issues affecting those who it afflicts better than I could ever hope to. Both posts are incredibly...
The humble demodex mite serves a lesson in dominance The only insect to inhabit all seven continents In urban areas and temperate climates, the mite abounds But in every Earthly biome, demodex is sure to be found From the lively lush rainforest to the desolate tundra Through cold wind-swept Antarctica...
It should go without saying, particularly on such a politically inclined and well-informed forum such as LessWrong, that political polarization is rising across the United States. It should also go without saying that this is detrimental to our nation; the efficacy of our government is hindered by partisanship and our...
This post was inspired by @Vladimir_Nesov's insistence that "it's especially worth checking if you can actually articulate how you know what everybody knows, before you let yourself know it" in conjunction with @TAG's response to a previous post of mine, replying, "Says who?" to my statement that "your moral philosophy,...
Introduction It's an unfortunately common story; a concerned patient approaches a doctor with a litany of unusual and unpleasant symptoms, and is told they are simply old, overweight, pregnant, mentally ill, or some combination of the four. Even as the patient eats healthier, exercises, reduces stress, and confirms they are...
To be clear, I'm not talking about the sort of "suicide prevention" that involves raising awareness about mental health and providing resources to those seeking help. The vast majority of us will agree that increasing human happiness is desirable, and I am no contrarian. When I refer to suicide prevention,...