I got pissed off a bit too easily reading one more absurd take on ADHD. This time, it comes from DHH who blessed us with his weakly-informed opinion. Apparently, we ADHDers aren't crippled enough in our daily life that we  have to suffer arrogant apes throwing feces blog posts at us. ADHD is a serious condition and society at large must face it instead of dismissing it.

ADHD is a subject of research since at least 1775

In 1775, Melchior Adam Weikard, a prominent German physician, published the textbook Der Philosophische Arzt. Weikard's text contained a description of ADHD-like behaviours, possibly the first ever such description in medical literature (source)

ADHD is associated with an increased mortality rate.

ADHD was associated with significantly increased mortality rates. People diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood had a higher MRR than did those diagnosed in childhood and adolescence. Comorbid oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and substance use disorder increased the MRR even further. However, when adjusted for these comorbidities, ADHD remained associated with excess mortality, with higher MRRs in girls and women with ADHD than in boys and men with ADHD. The excess mortality in ADHD was mainly driven by deaths from unnatural causes, especially accidents. (source)

ADHD is associated with alcohol and substance abuse disorders

Substance use disorders are a frequent comorbidity in adult ADHD. This review discusses the relationship between adult ADHD and substance use disorder, including use of licit and illicit substances such as nicotine, alcohol, cocaine and cannabis. (source)

ADHD is way more prevalent is prisons than in the general population. 

Compared with published general population prevalence, there is a fivefold increase in prevalence of ADHD in youth prison populations (30.1%) and a 10-fold increase in adult prison populations (26.2%) (source)

It took me 5 minutes to search for this information. Granted, it's not easy as opening X and reducing this disorder to popping pills for morning's productivity routine. To be honest, if there was a pill to avoid reading dumb shit on the internet, I would take twice the recommended dose everyday. 

Donald Trump just got elected, and while polls showed a very close race, prediction markets such as Polymarket were confident he would win. But why? I couldn't understand how they could be so certain when regular polling showed such unclear results.

I watched an interview with a French trader who invested millions of dollars betting on Trump's victory. This helped me understand what was really happening. Instead of writing about his research like a journalist would, this trader did careful analysis and put his money behind his findings. He spotted the difference between public perception and reality – and made a lot of money for his work.

This case reveals some worrying issues. How could pollsters produce such incorrect polls? And why were these polls published without proper verification? There's clearly a problem with how information is gathered, analyzed, and shared. Prediction markets create a financial reward for people who do thorough fact-checking. Whether this is good or bad is a larger discussion for another time.

Going forward, I'll definitely use prediction markets as one of my tools to get beyond the limited perspectives that social media algorithms and news outlets might be showing me. They can help us think more critically about what's really happening.

Discovered at Arles' Rencontres de la Photography, Jenny Holzer's Truisms are life-lessons collected as impactful short sentences. 

Some of my favorites:

Abuse of power comes as no surprise

A lot of professionals are crackpots

A strong sense of duty imprisons you

Action causes more trouble than thoughts

All things are delicately interconnected

Always store food

While spending a day in Lausanne, I was heading to the Collection de l'Art Brut museum when I stumbled upon the Obsession Records Shop. Nestled in the basement of a bookshop (Librairie Basta!), this wasn't your typical underground space. The shop exuded an incredible ambiance, with sunlight streaming through a glass ceiling, illuminating the wooden floor below. Welcoming chairs, a thriving interior plant, and the gentle hum of music created an inviting atmosphere, complemented by the friendly owner's presence.

The small but carefully curated music selection spilled out of the crates, beckoning visitors to explore. A diverse array of genres filled the shelves: Soul-Jazz records compilations, classic reissues, experimental tracks, a touch of hip-hop, and an extensive rock collection. As I browsed, the background music caught my ear – "Service Merchandise" by Previous Industries, a perfect example of the moody hip-hop I adore. It was an instant purchase decision.

Although my French wallet felt the pinch of Swiss prices, I couldn't resist. After all, records bought while traveling carry their own stories, making them all the more precious.

Obsession Records / Rue du Petit Rocher 4 / 1003 Lausanne / Suisse