In my corner (cognitive neuroscience), self-citing is pretty common and often necessary when you’re extending your own work. Often whatever you’re writing about is an extension of work you already published so that’s always cited. I think you’re only a dick if you fail to cite others who have done similar work - in…

Yeah, still can’t make that connection.

My brain can’t accept that “extra cautious” = kill the guy.

I loved this article. I think part of the problem is mind body dualism. Problems are either of the body or of the mind. Only problems of the body are legitimate and worthy. Problems of the mind are weaknesses of which the sufferer is complicit. If the problem doesn’t fit nearly into the mind or body box, it’s not to…