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Living with misophonia

294 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Therapies Research
  1. Misophonia is a disorder where certain sounds trigger strong emotional reactions.
  2. Research is emerging on misophonia, with potential therapeutic options like cognitive behavioral therapy.
  3. Coping mechanisms, like reframing reactions and environmental awareness, are essential for managing misophonia triggers.

MAGA misogyny

294 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Gender Politics Media Society Psychology
  1. Men's aggression towards women in male-dominated spaces reflects deeper issues
  2. Younger women leaning liberal, while younger men move right politically
  3. Men who exhibit certain red flags as partners are less likely to be appealing to women

The dangers of Andrew Huberman

216 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Neuroscience Health Misinformation Podcasts
  1. Andrew Huberman has faced criticism for sharing misinformation regarding sunscreen and flu prevention.
  2. Huberman's avoidance of common health interventions like sunscreen and vaccines while promoting cold plunges and supplements is concerning.
  3. Critics have pointed out multiple inaccuracies in Huberman's claims about immunity, cold, and flu transmission, highlighting the importance of consulting credible experts.
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Psychedelics & the death experience

196 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Research Mental health
  1. Psychedelics are being researched for various medical applications like treating anxiety, depression, and existential distress in terminally-ill patients.
  2. Historically, LSD studies funded by the US government from 1953-1973 showed positive results for various conditions and situations.
  3. Ongoing debates exist around the use of macrodoses or microdoses of psychedelics as medicine, with evidence showing potential benefits of larger doses, especially in end-of-life care.

Chris Rufo's dystopian America

157 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism Plagiarism
  1. Chris Rufo is a right-wing activist known for promoting a dangerous manifesto.
  2. Rufo's tactics involve leveraging financial and political pressure to push his agenda.
  3. His manifesto pushes a narrative of nostalgia for a perceived better past and targets DEI programs.

Fever dreams

117 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Holistic health
  1. Wellness influencers are spreading climate misinformation, not denying climate change but casting doubt on solutions.
  2. Conspiritualists like Elizabeth April promote climate change conspiracies involving governmental weather manipulation and pole shifts.
  3. Questioning without seeking factual answers can fuel misinformation and prevent true understanding of complex issues like climate change.