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Re:Schizophrenia not a single disease but multiple genetical... by MadManE on Monday September 15, 2014 @03:00PM (#8320711)
Pot, meet kettle.

This article resonated with me very strongly, since I lived it. It seems to have struck a nerve for you too - maybe you're on the other side of the devout following?

Edit: I'm not claiming an emotional response to it, just that I can vouch for the validity of it in my case. Anecdotal evidence, but it's still a data point.

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Re:Schizophrenia not a single disease but multiple genetical... by dragonwriter on Monday September 15, 2014 @03:04PM (#8320743)
> This article resonated with me very strongly, since I lived it.

"X appeals to me emotionally because it conforms to and provides a pat explanation for my personal experience" does not imply "X is true".

In fact, disconnecting those two concepts is an essential step to beginning to approach the world scientifically.

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Re:Schizophrenia not a single disease but multiple genetical... by Kalium on Monday September 15, 2014 @03:31PM (#8320934)
You are incorrect. The article did not "strike a nerve" or otherwise provoke a strong emotional reaction in me. You may wish to stop and consider why you assumed that.
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