#social-implications

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fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

OCD: Nature vs. Nurture?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), once mischaracterized as demonic possession, is recognized today as a multifaceted psychiatric disorder affecting an estimated 2 percent of the population.
Mental health
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Can doctors test embryos for autism? And should they?

Polygenic embryo screening raises ethical concerns regarding the implications for diversity, societal values, and the potentially stigmatizing nature of health conditions.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Census Didn't Just Get Safer-It Got More Complex | HackerNoon

The Bureau's framing of differential privacy (DP) as a "modern" and "advanced" confidentiality method leads to an oversimplified narrative, masking its broader social implications.
Digital life
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago

The social impact of online gaming in Canada | The Walrus

Online gaming significantly influences Canadian culture, affecting social dynamics and necessitating understanding of its implications for balance in gaming.
Player engagement patterns in online gaming reflect diverse motivations, from leisure to competition, indicating a complex community landscape.
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