2026-08-07 08:05 UTC
@Garwboy@ohai.social isnt every medical diagnosis a social construct though? Some person or group of people agree on what is defined as normal variation and ability, and what is pathological.
E.g. what is a "normal" blood pressure. And what is hypertension. I guess there are genetic markers for risk, and effective medication here as well.
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@elhult@mastodon.acc.sunet.se 2026-08-07 08:09
@Garwboy@ohai.social I have not seen the documentary. I don't know anything about the creators of it. I just think social constructivism often gets too much shit. It think it is a very very good analytical lens to understand the reality we live in. Complementing other views such as natural sciences etc.