Friday Links Posted on December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 by John C. Goodman Anthrobots are biological robots, made from human cells, that “can be coached to do something they would never have done on their own.” A critical analysis of a proposal to abolish the FDA, by Scott Alexander. Blue cities are more segregated than the rest of America. A brief history of torture in judicial proceedings, including the modern era. Despite its being in place for more than half a century and directing more than a billion dollars annually, there is limited evidence of the Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) program’s effectiveness at reducing geographic disparities in access to care or health outcomes.