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Caution On Bias Arguments

Scott Alexander critiques the use of bias arguments in debates, explaining why they're often counterproductive and suggesting more constructive ways to address bias.

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Jul 17, 2019 2,372 words 0 likes 155 comments Listen · 17 min Read Read

Links for July

A collection of interesting links from around the web with Scott's commentary, covering topics from international politics to scientific research to cultural curiosities.

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Jul 29, 2013 1,427 words 0 likes 52 comments Listen · 24 min Read Read

Against Bravery Debates

Scott Alexander criticizes 'bravery debates' as toxic and unproductive, explaining psychological factors that lead to their persistence and recommending against engaging in them.

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May 18, 2013 2,138 words 0 likes 84 comments Listen · 15 min Read Read

Links For May

Scott shares and comments on various interesting links, including critiques of science journalism, updates on scientific discoveries, and various cultural curiosities.

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May 15, 2013 1,258 words 0 likes 33 comments Listen · 28 min Read Read

Raikoth: Laws, Language, and Society

Scott Alexander presents Raikoth, his fictional utopian society, which strives for perfection in language, government, and population through unique systems and practices.

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May 6, 2013 2,956 words 0 likes 129 comments Read Read

I do not understand “rape culture”

Scott Alexander critiques the concept of 'rape culture', arguing that society actually treats rape more seriously than many other crimes, contrary to what the term implies.

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Apr 19, 2013 2,995 words 0 likes 80 comments Read Read

Arguments About Male Violence Prove Too Much

Scott Alexander argues that generalizing male violence to all men is problematic, drawing parallels with racist generalizations about crime.

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Apr 18, 2013 3,418 words 0 likes 173 comments Read Read

If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less

The post contrasts public reactions to the deaths of Osama bin Laden and Margaret Thatcher, highlighting inconsistent moral standards in celebrating or condemning deaths of public figures.

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Apr 12, 2013 217 words 0 likes 37 comments Read Read

Lizardman’s Constant Is 4%

Scott Alexander explores the concept of 'Lizardman's Constant' and its implications for interpreting poll results, especially those concerning unpopular beliefs.

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Apr 12, 2013 1,734 words 0 likes 48 comments Listen · 12 min Read Read

Links for March

A collection of interesting links covering various topics from government plots and scientific studies to religious news and technological developments.

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Mar 18, 2013 997 words 0 likes 30 comments Listen · 21 min Read Read
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