#misconceptions
#misconceptions

OMG science

What You Really Need to Know About Antidepressants

Antidepressants are widely prescribed, but misconceptions exist about their effectiveness and usage. [ more ]

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Consequence

5 days ago

Mental health

YUNGBLUD Challenges the Misconceptions About Mental Health Improvement: Podcast

YUNGBLUD discusses personal mental health journey, challenges misconceptions of losing one's 'true self' during healing process. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

5 months ago

Mental health

The majority of US gun deaths are suicides. Here's how to prevent them

The majority of gun deaths in the US are suicides, not homicides.

Gun suicides are impulsive and the time between decision and action is often very short.

Firearms have a high fatality rate compared to other methods of suicide. [ more ]

Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

4 days ago

Cryptocurrency

Ordinal Derangement Syndrome (ODS) Is a Real Phenomenon

Ordinals not thoroughly understood by some in Bitcoin community, leading to dismissive attitudes termed 'Ordinal Derangement Syndrome (ODS).' [ more ]

Artificial intelligence

Knowledge at Wharton

1 week ago

Artificial intelligence

Five Myths About Generative AI That Leaders Should Know

Generative AI has a massive user base and is excelling at tasks previously believed to be exclusive to human intellect. The advent of multimodal models like GPT-4 and Gemini Advanced enhances human-like interactions. [ more ]

The Nation

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Artificial intelligence

AI Isn't a Radical Technology

Flawed portrayal of AI's influence on democracy

Exaggeration by tech insiders and media [ more ]

Medium

UX design

7 Controversial Myths About Design Systems

The article addresses misconceptions about design systems in the ECEMEA markets, highlighting the negative impact of strict enforcement and lack of flexibility on designers. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

JavaScript

How my butch identity taught me to value intersectionality - and uplift lesbians

The importance of embracing identity and diversity within the LGBTQ+ community. [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

SF LGBT

Cardi B shares controversial take on sexual orientation after watching Baby Reindeer

Cardi B expressed controversial views on the show Baby Reindeer, falsely linking male sexual assault to homosexuality. [ more ]

Cornell Chronicle

3 weeks ago

Design

Art exhibition sheds light on invisible aspects of disability | Cornell Chronicle

Expressing unseen aspects of identity through art helps individuals with disabilities.

An arts exhibition provides a platform for showcasing the experiences and challenges of people with disabilities. [ more ]

The Nation

Design

A Hidden History of Europe's Pre-Modernist Women Artists

Linda Nochlin's influential essay in 1971 deconstructed misconceptions about the nature of art and human excellence.

Nochlin's argument highlights the social order's impact on artistic activity and questions the exclusion of women from achieving greatness in art. [ more ]

Coady

Python

GraphQL root fields

Root fields in GraphQL are not special; all types have fields, leading to misconceptions and design choices. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

London food

Anyone for cowboy butter?': lunch with Joe Lycett at one of Birmingham's hottest restaurants

Misconception about sweetbreads by comedian Joe Lycett while exploring unique culinary creations. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Data science

Do You Know How Flavor Works?

Flavorama is a book by Arielle Johnson explaining the basics of flavor science and its application with recipes included.

The book aims to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical culinary understanding, addressing common misconceptions about flavor. [ more ]

BOOK RIOT

Books

You're Wrong About These Common Myths About Book Ban: Book Censorship News, March 22, 2024

Misconceptions about book bans stem from a lack of information, not intentional misinformation.

Book bans can drive students away from libraries and limit their access to reading materials. [ more ]

HuffPost

Relationships

Here's 1 Sex Lesson Everyone Could Stand To Learn From 'Love Is Blind'

Conversations about birth control can be complicated and misconstrued.

Education about birth control methods is still lacking. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

London

The Guardian view on London: diversity thrives while Tories pander to prejudice | Editorial

Conservatives' negative views on London are based on misconceptions and stereotypes.

The Tory party's perception of London is influenced by political bias and lack of factual understanding. [ more ]

HuffPost

US news

'Regular' People Are Sharing The Most Entitled Thing A Rich Person Has Ever Said To Them, And Holy Crap

The article highlights instances of wealth privilege and the insensitivity of some wealthy individuals towards those who are less fortunate.

The quotes provided show the lack of empathy and understanding from wealthy individuals towards those who face financial struggles. [ more ]

App Developer Magazine

Agile

Agile myths busted by Adaptavist| App Developer Magazine

Myth: Agile is just for the team level

Myth: Documentation isn't important [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Video games

The Guardian view on video games: computer generated worlds are influencing real ones | Editorial

Video games provide a space for vulnerability and emotional exploration.

Gaming has the potential to forge human connections and challenge assumptions through alternate realities. [ more ]

BBC News