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Links For May

Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of 37 links and interesting facts, covering topics from AI research and educational methods to historical anecdotes and current events.

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May 20, 2021 2,547 words 52 likes 386 comments Listen · 28 min Read Read

study critique (268) book review (219) statistical analysis (53) gender differences (24) marriage (5) evidence-based practice (4) conflict resolution (3) communication skills (3)

Book Review: The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work

Scott Alexander reviews John Gottman's marriage counseling methods, finding them intuitively appealing but scientifically questionable.

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Feb 27, 2020 8,028 words 0 likes 440 comments Listen · 54 min Read Read

study critique (268) economics (103) science (85) current events (28) intelligence research (3) policy debate (2) microaggressions (2) university policy (2)

Links 6/15: Monsters, Link

A diverse collection of links covering recent studies, news stories, and interesting facts, ranging from scientific research to policy debates to unusual historical events.

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Jun 24, 2015 2,185 words 0 likes 287 comments Read Read

study critique (268) social psychology (15) racism (13) political discourse (8) stereotypes (4) rape culture (3) media effects (2)

Social Psychology Is A Flamethrower

Scott argues that social psychology is often misused in political discourse, presenting counterintuitive claims to demonstrate how easily it can be manipulated to support various agendas.

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Jun 22, 2013 3,415 words 0 likes 84 comments Listen · 23 min Read Read

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