Category Archives: psychology

at the pictures, 1951

I’ve just seen An American in Paris, whose supporting cast includes the pianist Oscar Levant, who also said: My psychiatrist once said to me, “Maybe life isn’t for everyone.” Happiness isn’t something you experience; it’s something you remember. I envy … Continue reading

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am I subtle? am I a Machiavel?

20 Questions to a Better Personality (cited by Travis) Wackiness: 30/100 Rationality: 46/100 Constructiveness: 46/100 Leadership: 36/100 You are an SEDF–Sober Emotional Destructive Follower. This makes you an evil genius. You are extremely focused and difficult to distract from your … Continue reading

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back to the drearing board

Damn. I was doing so well.

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neurochemistry update

Two weeks after dropping my newest drug habit, I’ve had no occasion to regret doing so.

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my clutter is functional, dammit!

I’m surprised to find that I haven’t linked this before: The Social Life of Paper by Malcolm Gladwell This idea that paper facilitates a highly specialized cognitive and social process is a far cry from the way we have historically … Continue reading

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the sound of sunlight

Purple Numbers and Sharp Cheese: is synæsthesia metaphor, or is metaphor synæsthesia?

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my new drug habit

I’m now taking Wellbutrin @ four dollars a day. Full dose since Friday. Sleep slightly disturbed. My housemate says I’m less irritable. I’ve had just one depressive episode since I started on half-dose (the previous Friday); normal average would be … Continue reading

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