Comment by kfre2435 on [LINK] International variation in IQ – the role of parasites · 2012-05-15T00:47:48.735Z · LW · GW

This is in line with the article on Toxoplasmosis, a parasite known to make rats fear cats less, and its affects on the human nervous system. It is intriguing to consider at the very least.

Two medical articles: Toxoplasma gondii and Schizophrenia and Effects of Toxoplasma on Human Behavior respectively.

Comment by kfre2435 on How many people here agree with Holden? [Actually, who agrees with Holden?] · 2012-05-15T00:41:45.027Z · LW · GW

I entered this post expecting to discuss Holden Caulfield and even pulled my copy off my bookshelf. Another time.

Comment by kfre2435 on Meetup : Pittsburgh: Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality · 2012-05-15T00:40:10.889Z · LW · GW

Very good choice of material. It's fun and appeals to good conversation. Too bad I am not from that area.