correlation vs. causation
21 episodes mention this concept
PredictiveHistoryJan 13, 2026Social Mobility, Parenting Strategies, and the Illusion of Meritocracy: A Game Theory Perspective on Success
EconomicsDelayed GratificationMarshmallow TestSelf-ControlEmotional Regulation- PredictiveHistoryDec 18, 2025
The Grand Conspiracy of Pax Judaica: Secret Societies, Eschatology, and the Global Endgame in Jerusalem
GeopoliticsTheory of TruthCorrelation vs. CausationConspiracy TheorySecret Societies 
HealthyGamerGGSep 27, 2025Deconstructing the Tylenol-Autism Link: Confounding Variables, Diagnostic Shifts, and the Multifactorial Etiology of ASD
HealthAcetaminophen (Tylenol)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Neurodevelopmental disorderSpectrum disorder
EconomicsExplainedNov 3, 2024The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics: Institutions as the Foundation of National Prosperity
EconomicsSveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic SciencesMacroeconomicsInstitutional economicsInclusive institutions
psychacksMar 1, 2024Rethinking Depression: Challenging the Intrapsychic Fallacy and Emphasizing Environmental Factors
PsychologyIntrapsychic fallacyMonoamine hypothesisCognitive hypothesisPharmaceutical interventions- psychacksJan 29, 2024
Deconstructing the Gender Pay Gap: Economic, Biological, and Psychological Factors
EconomicsGender Pay Gap (uncontrolled)Controlled Pay GapStatistical SignificanceControlling for Variables - EconomicsExplainedNov 23, 2023
The 'Grease the Wheels' Hypothesis: Examining the Complex Relationship Between Corruption and Economic Growth
EconomicsCorruptionEconomic growthPer capita economic growthEconometric - HealthyGamerGGDec 12, 2022
The Strong Link Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gender Identity Issues: A Psychiatrist Explains a New Meta-Analysis
PsychologyAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Gender Identity IssuesGender DysphoriaMeta-analysis - HealthyGamerGGJun 20, 2022
The Illusion of Dating App Metrics: Why Measurable Traits Don't Predict Relationship Success
RelationshipsDating app assumptionsProfile feature correlationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills 
lexfridmanJun 4, 2022The Case Against Social Media: Jonathan Haidt on Teen Mental Health and Democratic Dysfunction
PsychologyMoral psychologyCultural psychologyPolitical polarizationConfirmation bias
DocSnipesDec 28, 2021Mental Health and Mental Illness Fundamentals: Neuroscience, Risk, and Protective Factors
PsychologyNeuroscience of mental healthNeuronsNeurotransmittersSynaptic space- EconomicsExplainedOct 31, 2021
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics: Empirical Labor Economics and Causal Inference Explained
EconomicsLabor EconomicsCausal RelationshipsCorrelation vs. CausationInstrumental Variables Estimation 
NewEconomicThinkingJul 15, 2021Anthro-Vision: Cultivating Lateral Vision for Business, Economics, and a Complex World
EconomicsAnthro-VisionLateral VisionTunnel VisionExternalities- DocSnipesOct 7, 2020
Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Risk Factors, Treatment, and Complex Grief Issues
HealthMiscarriageStillbirthPrematuritySudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - EconomicsExplainedJun 28, 2020
The Surprising Link Between Climate and Prosperity: Why Cold Countries Are Richer Than Hot Countries
EconomicsGDP per capitaAdvanced economiesUnderdeveloped nationsStatistical correlation - lexfridmanDec 11, 2019
Causal Reasoning, Counterfactuals, and the Path to AGI with Judea Pearl
ScienceCausal ReasoningBayesian NetworksDo-calculusDo-operator 
drekbergJul 26, 2019Navigating Fat Intake on a Ketogenic Diet: Safety, Satiety, and Overcoming Weight Loss Resistance
HealthFat phobiaInsulin resistanceStorage mode (metabolism)Metabolic syndrome- drekbergMar 25, 2019
Debunking Egg & Cholesterol Myths: Understanding Flawed Research and True Physiological Health
HealthCholesterol metabolismObservational studiesCohort studiesCorrelation vs. causation - DocSnipesJul 20, 2018
Mental Health and Mental Illness Fundamentals Part 1: Neuroscience, Manifestation, and Protective Factors
PsychologyNeuroscience of mental healthNeurotransmittersSynaptic transmissionPrefrontal cortex - DocSnipesOct 13, 2017
Must-Know Models and Theories of Addiction and Mental Distress for Counselors
PsychologyBeneficenceNon-malfeasancePoly-addictionNeurochemicals - drekbergMay 5, 2013
Lowering High Cholesterol: Debunking Myths and Understanding its True Role in Human Health
HealthCholesterol metabolismLow-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)Statin drugs
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- biopsychosocial model
- hpa axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis)
- protective factors
- prefrontal cortex
- autism spectrum disorder (asd)
- norepinephrine
- neurodevelopmental disorder
- advanced economies
- cholesterol metabolism
- confounding variable
- dopamine
- serotonin
- cortisol
- inflammation
- heritability
- neurotransmitters
- gdp per capita
- cognitive dysfunction
- addiction
- genetic predisposition