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Cities with their own psychological disorders
- romesc 3y agoCan't forget "The Danbury Shakes" [1] (clinically known as Erethism). [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Danbury_shakes&redirect=no https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Danbury_shakes&re...
- bratgpttamer 3y agoCambridgehaven Syndrome is marked by an inability to start an anecdote without "When I was at Harvard/Yale..."
- jjkaczor 3y agoHeh, in my family that is "Down-under Syndrome". As in, "oh - that's not how they do it in Australia, did you know I lived in (or visited) Australia for 'x' amount of time?"
- tter3 3y agoThey missed Havana syndrome.
- mnw21cam 3y agoIs that a psychological disorder? (I think the jury might still be out on that.)
- swarnie 3y agoIsn't that just a civil service grift? As in, is actually a recognisable condition?
- digdugdirk 3y agoNot sure what you're implying here, but just because there isn't a scientific consensus on a condition does not immediately make it a "grift".
- smcl 3y agoCalling it a "grift" may be harsh, but "Havana syndrome" as a result of some kind of Cuban sonic super-weapon that happens to have the same noise as some local crickets was definitely an enormous stretch. That plenty of people played along with it to the extent that bills were passed allocating funding for the treatment of these people might not be a grift but it's certainly something extremely peculiar. With US healthcare in the state that it is, I get that some people might need to be creative to get treated so I can't exactly blame anyone (nor get mad since I don't pay US taxes).
- numboreal 3y agoMy guess is more of a mass hysteria situation combined with politicians that are exceptionally credible toward anything the military says than a conscious grifting.
- tutuca 3y agoAh, yes, the misterious technology from a country on a 50+ years blockade. Totally not made out.
- meigwilym 3y agoI'm no expert, but wasn't Stockholm Syndrome debunked? My understanding is that the response to the hostage taking was so incompetent that the hostages trusted the kidnappers more than the police. One of them was expected to "die at her post" by a bank executive. She refused to testify against them for these reasons rather than any sympathy to their cause.
- cstejerean 3y ago> One of the hostages even became engaged to one of her captors Was that also because of distrusting the police?
- makeitdouble 3y ago> She had criticized the police for pointing guns at the convicts while the hostages were in the line of fire and she had told news outlets that one of the captors tried to protect the hostages from being caught in the crossfire So yes, she became engaged to someone who tried to save her life from the police. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_syndrome#Stockholm_bank_robbery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_syndrome#Stockholm_b...
- throwaway290 3y ago> So yes, she became engaged to someone who tried to save her life from the police. Uhm, after that "someone" joined a gang and took her hostage in order to steal money? If that's logical that sounds like a problem, whether theory is shoddy science or not the thing is real if even you, not victim, fall into that delusion. People can be thankful to someone who improves things even if that someone creates the horrible situation in the first place. It's a problem and in politics too. Give people more comfortable life and they praise you even if your bad policies are the reason they famished previously. We remember good stuff and forget stuff that bums us out. Your comment exemplified that mistake.
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- simonbarker87 3y agoThey also missed the Glasgow effect - residents have a significantly lower life expectancy that the rest of the UK and, from memory so could be wrong, it affects people who's first line ancestry is from Glasgow but who themselves have never lived there.
- darkclouds 3y ago> residents have a significantly lower life expectancy that the rest of the UK Diet - Seems like Glaswegians have forgotten Fee-fi-fo-fum In certain parts of the country, the NHS will prescribe some things to elderly people which increases life span, that would normally be found in high levels elsewhere in the country. I doubt Evian or San Pelligrino is high on the shopping list up there either. > London Syndrome is when hostages become argumentative toward their captors—often with deadly results. I think I must be suffering from London syndrome, in much the same way the population of voters feel at general election time, or a congregation feels towards a vicar.
- smcl 3y ago> Diet - Seems like Glaswegians have forgotten Fee-fi-fo-fum In certain parts of the country No idea what "fee-fi-fo-fum" is supposed to refer to, but it seems you're suggesting that Glaswegians simply choose to have a poor diet and therefore suffer poor life expectancies as a result. In reality there are myriad social and health problems that come from having a shitload of deprived areas - can be seen in the link Arethuza posted - and all of these contribute in some way to a lower life expectancy. If you're going for cheap "Scottish people like alcohol and deep fried food" laughs then, ok fair have your fun. But know that there isn't that much difference north and south of the border on that, so if you're searching for a serious answer you would need to dig deeper.
- darkclouds 3y ago> No idea what "fee-fi-fo-fum" is supposed to refer to Calcium. I dont think being on the bread line is useful when watching harrys farm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juXXt4ZHS-8&t=467s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juXXt4ZHS-8&t=467s or being in damp conditions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cladosporium#Health_effects https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cladosporium#Health_effects I can smell the mould in some brand new sliced bread and baps when its not out of date or anything visibly wrong with it.
- iamdamian 3y agoSomething's off about this list. I can't find Brooklyn Syndrome on Wikipedia and think the description is confusing. The main source I found on Brooklyn Syndrome is from the Names journal [0], which has a nearly identical description. I wonder if this article is a direct copy of that journal article with lazy paraphrasing from the Atlas Obscura writers to avoid plagiarism. If so, this makes me wonder how much of Atlas Obscura was created this way. [0]: (PDF) https://ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/download/2019/2018/4079 https://ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/download/2019/2018/40...
- ctrlp 3y agoCould easily have been named Borough Syndrome
- pahbloo 3y agoMaybe this entry is fake, just thrown in there to catch any future copycats. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fictitious_entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fictitious_entry
- dghughes 3y ago> I can't find Brooklyn Syndrome on Wikipedia Maybe nobody added it.
- dimal 3y agoA quick google found this [0], a citation from 1943. Seems to check out, but the source says it's kind of a joke term. https://www.sciencenews.org/archive/brooklyn-syndrome https://www.sciencenews.org/archive/brooklyn-syndrome
- bowsamic 3y agoI know someone who experienced Florence syndrome. Quite interesting. Seems almost alien to me.
- w-m 3y agoI think they have forgotten a few. It's already Friday afternoon here, so I hope you'll be able to excuse my ChatGPT indulgence: Silicon Valley Disruption Delusion - This peculiar state of mind is characterized by an individual's inclination to perceive every life aspect as a sector ripe for modernization. Symptoms include an increased use of entrepreneurial vernacular, spontaneous pitching to unsuspecting venture capitalists, and a tendency to self-identify as a "founder." In extreme cases, one might even start praising the virtues of blockchain for everyday activities. Amsterdam Cycle Confusion - In this unusual psychological state, the individual develops a belief that they should travel exclusively by bicycle. This can lead to fervent cycling even in non-bike-friendly areas and a distinct reluctance to use pedestrian pathways or motorized transport. Munich Brewmaster Belief - Individuals affected by this syndrome are consumed by the idea that they are master brewers. The condition manifests in an incessant discussion about hops and yeast, an urge to experiment with brewing in unconventional locations, and the staging of impromptu beer tasting competitions. Palo Alto Unicorn Unreality - Those affected by this syndrome exhibit an uncanny tendency to transform every idea into a potential billion-dollar startup or 'unicorn.' They might display irregular sleep patterns, subsist mainly on energy drinks and quick meals, and their conversations are often peppered with phrases like "the next big thing," and "exit strategy." Seattle Server Overload Syndrome - This cognitive anomaly leads a person to believe they're akin to a server, required to handle multiple requests concurrently. They may develop an unhealthy penchant for multitasking and often describe their mental state using terms such as "processing," "bandwidth," and "buffering."
- analog31 3y agoMadison syndrome. The delusion that January is the time to play and ride bicycles outdoors instead of properly hibernating.
- dghughes 3y agoI would have figured London Syndrome as being people who visit London and then when back start speaking with with a pretentious posh accent.
- ethbr0 3y ago> (on Paris Syndrome uniquely afflicting Japanese tourists) Or it could be the jarring confrontation of the a priori ideal of Paris as exotic and friendly with the rather more abrasive nature of the city’s inhabitants. Having visited Tokyo (which I assume is the most Paris-like Japan gets?) and Paris (just got back from most recent trip), this rings true. Average "mild annoyance" from a Parisian would equal "severe disrespect" from a Tokyo resident. Plus add in the French propensity not to apologize for normal, everyday oops-type things, and I imagine it'd be very jarring. That said, on my most recent trip to Paris, I actually found Parisians a lot nicer than the last time I was there (~1995ish?). There's a lot of Gallic-isms, but even as an American with extremely bad and limited French, most people were very nice. PS: Not sure why tacos are the new craze in Paris, but y'all should really import some Tejanos to get the full experience. Feta never belongs on a taco that's not shrimp.
- dopidopHN 3y agoThe tacos you saw are a riff on kebab. They are tacos in name only. ( TINO if you like )
- ethbr0 3y agoI noticed there were French tacos (TINOs), but it seemed like the "taco" popularity was leading to a few closer-to-Tex-Mex taco places as well. This was around the Bastille, so maybe hipster culture? Overall, a decent attempt, but the salsa was a miss (no cilantro? and not sure what they did to the tomatoes) and the seasonings were still very French. The irony is afaict, France has all of the ingredients needed. In typically amazingly-fresh-and-delicious French fashion. But hey, it was still a better take than the Italian Tex-Mex I had in New England -- cinnamon on tortilla chips?!
- spondylosaurus 3y agoCinnamon on plain tortilla chips is pretty rough, but if they fried the tortillas first you'd have yourself a delicious buñuelo :)
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- unstatusthequo 3y agoI guess the Seattle Freeze [1] didn't make the cut? [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Freeze https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Freeze
- neilv 3y ago> Detroit Syndrome is a form of age discrimination in which workers of a certain age are replaced by those who are younger, faster, and stronger, not to mention endowed with new skills better suited for the modern workplace. Does a certain 20yo junior writer for a Web site resent the senior writers?
- pc86 3y agoI think this is more a statement about the Detroit auto scene being objectively behind other areas. Yeah age discrimination plays a part but in this case it's actually justified as opposed to just being cheaper.
- dredmorbius 3y agoFrom TFA: The syndrome, reported in 2011, gets its name from Detroit, and more specifically from its reputation as a manufacturing hub for automobiles, in which newer models would replace the older ones on a regular basis. I.e., "replaced by a newer/younger model".
- retrocryptid 3y agoI would add "Palo Alto Syndrome" -- It's where you show up on Sand Hill Rd. with a business plan only to discover VC's don't want to look at "reasonable" plans to build a 20M company in 3 years for a 500k investment, but want to invest in "outlandish" plans to build a 200B company in 6 months with a 100M investment.
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- mikrl 3y agoDo Toronto next! It should involve an otherwise emotional, feeling, social and empathic creature dissociating into a cold, atomized, post-social entity with the uncanny ability to tune out the world and everything in it as it buzzes towards its goal.
- Animats 3y agoSlow day at the clickbait farm?
- dclowd9901 3y agoGuess it doesn’t make the cut because it’s not called “Phoenix Fever”, but Valley Fever is a local affliction, stemmed from dust and spores being kicked into the air. It’s quite nasty, not that anyone here needed less of a reason to visit Phoenix, Arizona.
- NoZebra120vClip 3y agoI contracted Valley Fever, but I went to see a therapist, and it cleared up after 3 years of weekly CBT.
- pvaldes 3y agoAlways heard about Florence syndrome as Stendhal's, but never did click before. My bet is that in the future somebody will eventually find a direct relationship between the symptoms and the chemicals used to clean the museums or preserve antique valuable pieces from the attack of insects and molds. As long as the ventilation systems (and insurance?) improve should be more and more rare.
- jaclaz 3y agoI can confirm, being from Florence, that noone calls it that, it is Stendhal's Syndrome alright. The name was given with reference to a passage in Stendhal's writing about a visit to Santa Croce in 1817, by the psychiatrist that "invented" it and wrote a book about it (Dr. Graziella Magherini). Personally I always found it improper, as the original experience as described by Stendhal was a temporary and very "light" mental confusion, that could have well been due to heat or low pressure or a similar physical reason coincidentally happening at the same time he was in awe for the art before his eyes, while the stories in the book are about patients that had severe symptoms and that took days, weeks or even months to recover. There is an interview to the doctor, mentioned on the Wikipedia page, archived here: https://web.archive.org/web/20110714081259/http://www.metropolism.com/magazine/2008-no4/confrontaties/english https://web.archive.org/web/20110714081259/http://www.metrop... that is worth reading. The "chemicals" theory is improbable because at the time the book was published it considered around 100 cases she attributed to the syndrome over a 10 years period, so 10 cases per year to be compared with the millions of tourists per year in Florence (even in the '70's), and it is not like in Florence museums different substances are used than in the rest of Italy. Whether this syndrome actually exists or not, is up to debate, but surely the doctor found a very catchy name for it.
- glonq 3y agoVancouver Canada has a reputation as no-fun city and also a place where it's tough to make friends. Which is weird when you consider that it's a gem of a city with abundant natural and man-made attractions. Can I suggest that feeling bored and lonely despite idyllic surroundings defines "Vancouver Syndrome" ? /s but kinda not
- floren 3y agoHacker News Syndrome involves saying "externalities" to a pathological extent.
- user6723 3y agoSan Francisco
- b33j0r 3y agoKinda funny that instead of “Seattle Syndrome,” we just called it “S.A.D.”