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Independent researcher and writer of the blog Aceso Under Glass, known for 'epistemic spot checks' of non-fiction claims.
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Jennifer WangOther
I only checked a handful of youtube reviewers, but my favorite is Jennifer Wang, who seemed properly autistic about clothing quality and understanding that there are multiple places on the pareto frontier one might choose to occupy
'Things I learned from reddit fashion' — what she found out about clothing quality and where the bargains are; most brand names in the post are reddit's opinion, not hers.
2026-01-25·acesounderglass.com ↗
Martyr MadePodcast Darryl Cooper
I started listening to Darryl Cooper's Martyr Made last year as part of a deep dive on cults, but kept going because I found him incredibly insightful.
An 'epistemic spot check' review of Darryl Cooper's Martyr Made podcast; a 2022 update at the top says she stands by his long-form history work but not his current-events commentary.
2021-09-19·acesounderglass.com ↗
It's Always SomethingBook Gilda Radner
And I think she did a really good job portraying that- the ups and downs, what a positive attitude can and can not get you, the costs and benefits of fighting doctors and using alternative treatments. It was a very honest description of both hope and despair without become overwhelming.
Book review of Gilda Radner's cancer memoir It's Always Something.
2014-06-24·acesounderglass.com ↗
High PriceBook
So if you're either looking for an introduction to this issue or share my very strange definition of light reading, I highly recommend this book.
Book review of High Price, a memoir-plus-science book by a Columbia neuropsychologist on drug use and race.
2014-02-24·acesounderglass.com ↗
ThredUpService ThredUp
ThredUp was amazing when it was in the "VC free money" stage, but their return policy tightened up and it's now merely okay.
'Things I learned from reddit fashion' — what she found out about clothing quality and where the bargains are; most brand names in the post are reddit's opinion, not hers.
2026-01-25·acesounderglass.com ↗
Why Does He Do ThatBook Lundy Bancroft
Overall, I think this book has some really good points and brings a lot to the table. It also propagates some really toxic ideas.
Book review of Lundy Bancroft's Why Does He Do That?, praising its model of abuse and criticising its blind spots.
2014-11-25·acesounderglass.com ↗
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