Welcome to Lawrence Patihis Substack
A substack by a psychologist and generalist academic
In the Beginning…
This substack is going to have three broad themes:
Harm done in psychotherapies (iatrogenesis) and the legal system,
This will include topics such as my research area false and repressed memories, but will also extend to other side effects such as estrangement, victimhood, disengagement, and increased trauma centrality.
Academic Freedom related issues
This will include a wide range of Heterodox ideas, free speech issues, and so on
Skepticism
This will include many areas of skepticism ranging from debunking pseudoscience, describing critical thinking tools, revealing forbidden knowledge in psychology, debunking critical social justice (wokeness), and so on.
1. Why this, why now
I am launching this space to pass on knowledge and insight from the world of psychology, skepticism, and academic freedom. I hope it offers insight and solace to my fellow skeptics, and those wondering if skepticism is for them.
2. What kind of community am I building here
The community I am hoping to form here are people who wish to hear different perspectives and learn about psychology, how to detect pseudoscience, and how to argue for free speech in a positive way.
3. How often will I post?
I will be posting one article per week, and only paid subscribers will be able to access all of the articles. Unpaid subscribers will be able to see just the first part of the articles, and can decide whether they wish to become paid subscribers.
4. Let’s lift off this substack!
