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https://www.tylenol.com/safety-dosing/dosage-for-adults October 30

A New Scapegoat: Acetaminophen and ASD

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Communication is crucial on any scale – between friends or coworkers, and between the government and its constituents. While keeping your loved ones informed may be a challenge in itself, keeping Americans informed on progress in scientific research is a wholly different issue. Over the last several years, doubt has been sown between scientists and […]

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February 20

Meritocracy without DEI is a Myth

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JC Gorman The current American presidential administration recently signed an executive order aimed at “ending radical and wasteful government DEI programs and preferencing” [1]. The language of this order, combined with misleading media narratives, has created the false impression that fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is at odds with selecting individuals […]

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August 15

“Neurorights” and Why You Need Them

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[En español] Most of us, especially those with an interest in technology, are fascinated by all that AI (Artificial Intelligence) and neurotechnologies are achieving. We use it on a daily basis, more than we even realize. For instance, I use Google’s AI-powered predictions pretty much every day to figure out how I can get to […]

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March 08

The Art of Brainwashing

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[En español] Have you ever tried to convince someone of something? Or have you ever been convinced of something? Of course you have. Everyone has. We are constantly bombarded with commercials for products to buy, and exposed to people’s rants, in real life or online, about how we should be voting, and what we should […]

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September 22

Left Brain, Right Brain, Red Brain, Blue Brain

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[En español] With the first presidential debate of 2016 quickly approaching, it’s a good time to consider whether your brain has already cast its vote. There is no shortage of articles that imply your political leanings are reflected in your brain’s structure and function (e.g. Is your brain liberal or conservative?—Fox News, Experts say liberal […]

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