2010-11-17 (Wednesday)

Writing

1. The launch of bipolar disorder

   How bipolar disorder was launched as an identifiable condition.

   • 2010-11-17
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Links

1. LRB · Mikkel Borch-Jacobsen · Which came first, the condition or the drug?

   Interesting article about Bipolar Disorder and how the definition of the condition has changed over the decades. (Subscribers only, again, grr.)

2. LRB · Carl Elliott · The Mild Torture Economy

   Fascinating article about medical trials, how the market for patients willing to take part for small amounts of cash has shifted around the world, and how very dodgy they are. (Subscribers only)

3. Apres Garde

   Another Tumblr blog of scenes from Google Streetview, this time more “artistic”/beautiful shots, rather than quirky. Stunning. (via Blech)

4. LRB · James Davidson · Flat-Nose, Stocky and Beautugly

   This article, about the changes in names given to children over the years was fascinating, at least (for me) until it gets round to the main subject, ancient Greek names.

5. LRB · Glen Newey · Is it really so wrong?

   This article, on the nature of evil, was apparently really good, as I turned the corner on it, but it was two weeks ago and I remember nothing about it now. (Subscribers only)

6. Music « Devil’s Pie

   Some fine looking R&B/Soul type mixes for free download. (via Soul Sides)

7. Jon Rafman (9Eyes)

   Amazing collection of Google Streetview images from around the world. Fascinating. Streetview is going to be an *incredible* historical document. (via Crackunit)

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