Why Trans Kids Need Gatekeepers
Gatekeeping is not about saying “yes” or “no” straight-up.
Libby DownUnder
· 12 min read
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A collection of 224 posts
Trans Activism's Dangerous Myth of Parental Rejection
A third problem with the belief that parental rejection is the norm is that it makes for bad policy.
Lisa Marchiano
· 13 min read
Transgenderism as Social Construction and Diagnosis
Tannehill subsequently posted the article to the Facebook page of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
Lisa Marchiano
· 10 min read
Memory and the Spanish Flu
The origins of the virus are disputed. Researchers have pointed to China, Austria and France.
Ben Sixsmith
· 7 min read
Beaked Birds — A Review of Big Chicken
Agriculture brought with it enormous benefits, including a larger trading network, a greater division of labor, and even some genetic changes that we’re better off with than without.
Jonathan Anomaly
· 6 min read
Against the Demonisation of Drugs
Drugs are able to save lives and ruin them; enhance your mind and numb it; heal your body and destroy it.
Sana Al-Badri and Marco Vega
· 12 min read
Roosevelt, Trump, and the Presidential Smile
“Character is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.” And what better marker of character is there than a smile?
Theo Zenou
· 12 min read
Identitarianism Is Splintering Democracy
Now, let’s consider for a moment the practical consequences of this theory for our representative democracy.
Max Diamond
· 5 min read
Mindfulness — Nobody Really Knows, and That's the Problem
Researchers should systematically assess potential side effects when studying mindfulness treatments.
Nicholas T Van Dam and Nick Haslam
· 5 min read
The Problem with the Neurodiversity Movement
This requires people to set aside their prejudices and preconceived ideas and engage into a dialogue with those with whom they may disagree or even hate.
Thomas Clements
· 7 min read
A Pragmatic Case for Understanding Neurodiversity
If you’re easily offended, it’s hard to understand the world.
Shanu Athiparambath
· 8 min read
The Case for Psychedelics
Psychedelics are incredible tools whose significance lies in their ability to catalyze the power of the human mind for healing, creativity, and spiritual consciousness.
W. Keith Campbell and Brandon Weiss
· 14 min read
The Case for Factory Farming
Like many practices, there are benefits as well as costs: meat from factory farms is cheaper than meat from free-range animals, often about half the price.
Jonathan Anomaly
· 6 min read
Mental Health Disabilities as Legal Superpowers
Mental disorders are highly stigmatized conditions, but they have a hidden upside.
Geoffrey Miller
· 24 min read
Traditionalists and Activists Are Both Wrong About Sex and Gender
The clearest evidence for this lack of a distinction is the fact that most individuals are cisgender (individuals whose gender identity aligns with their biological sex).
Gregory Gorelik
· 8 min read