A Living Record of the Polyvagal Controversy

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Primary documents

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Papers and responses

Letters

Representative interviews

Each side selects one interview that represents its position. The selection is noted on each entry.

Interview · [Date]

[Representative interview for Dr. Porges]

Stephen W. Porges · [Platform]

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Foundational texts

Each side nominates the earlier works it considers essential to its position. Nominations pending.

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