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Re:A homeless man who turned his life around by offering boo... by Retric on Monday June 19, 2017 @05:24PM (#14590581)
Lead poisoning and 'bad work ethic/poor impulse control' can look very similar.

However, poor work ethic as a mental shortcut plays into the just world viewpoint. Where lead poisoning contradicts it which is IMO why so many people think in terms of work ethic.

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Re:A homeless man who turned his life around by offering boo... by jdietrich on Monday June 19, 2017 @06:05PM (#14590803)
>Lead poisoning and 'bad work ethic/poor impulse control' can look very similar.

As can the effects of traumatic brain injury and chronic abuse or neglect.

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