Romance
February 11, 2010 on 11:05 am | In Medicine | 3 CommentsI found this during my research for my essay:
Hippocrates wrote “Some men have constitutions that are like wooded mountains running with springs, others like those with poor soil and little water, still others like land rich in pastures and marshes, and yet others like the bare, dry earth of the plain.” Today, we describe these observations as interindividual variation in disease risk manifested as gene-environment interactions.
Tell you what, the modern interpretation might be more succinct and scientific but it certainly isn’t as accessible or elegant as the original description!
Also, Valentine’s day could not come at a worse time this year.
Yes, I’m aware it’s the same time every year.
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another xkcd gem there, Mr Stroud.
Why is the timing of Valentine’s so particularly bad this year? I seem to recall it was pretty shit for you last year too?
And yes, Hippocrates > modern textbook speak.
Comment by Jenny — February 11, 2010 #
Have I missed something? One thought you attached…
Comment by teacherface — February 11, 2010 #
Attached, yes. Past tense. Various troubles, primarily the sudden development of a long-distance aspect. We were too new, and now we are no more. Sad times, but I did see it coming. Could be worse.
Comment by Callan — February 16, 2010 #