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Mistakes

Scott Alexander maintains a list of significant mistakes in his blog posts, providing corrections and updates in reverse chronological order.

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Sep 29, 2020 6,476 words 73 likes 0 comments Read Read

Links 5/15: Link Floyd

A curated collection of interesting links spanning medicine, economics, social issues and quirky stories, with Scott's commentary on various developments and findings.

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May 24, 2015 1,656 words 0 likes 742 comments Read Read

Such Mixed Feelings About Crazymeds

Scott Alexander reviews the psychiatric medication information site crazymeds.us, praising its quality but explaining why he can't recommend it to patients due to potential offense.

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Nov 27, 2014 1,986 words 0 likes 131 comments Read Read

Links For November 2014

A collection of interesting links from November 2014 covering science, technology, politics, and culture, with Scott's commentary and analysis on each.

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Nov 1, 2014 1,956 words 0 likes 231 comments Read Read

Meditations On Moloch

Scott Alexander analyzes Moloch as a metaphor for destructive societal coordination problems, using various examples to show how competing incentives can lead to negative outcomes.

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Jul 30, 2014 14,959 words 0 likes 736 comments Listen · 107 min Read Read

Proposed Biological Explanations For Historical Trends In Crime

Scott Alexander explores biological factors like lead exposure, omega-6 fatty acids, and lithium levels as potential explanations for historical crime rate trends, particularly the possible increase from 1850 to 1980.

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Feb 18, 2014 1,487 words 0 likes 70 comments Read Read

Blogging The Anissimov – Smith Reaction Debate

Scott Alexander reviews and critiques a polite but underwhelming video debate between Noah Smith and Michael Anissimov on neoreactionary ideas.

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Feb 11, 2014 3,172 words 0 likes 158 comments Read Read

The Spirit Of The First Amendment

Scott Alexander argues for a legitimate 'spirit of the First Amendment' that protects the marketplace of ideas, criticizing tactics that silence rather than address arguments.

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Dec 29, 2013 1,520 words 0 likes 67 comments Read Read

The Anti-Reactionary FAQ

This post systematically rebuts common Reactionary political beliefs on topics like societal decline, traditional governance, progress, and social issues through data analysis and historical examples.

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Oct 20, 2013 35,234 words 0 likes 810 comments Read Read

Nature Is Not A Slate. It’s A Series Of Levers.

Scott Alexander defends social psychology against conservative criticism, arguing that it correctly balances situational and personality factors in human behavior, and proposes a progressive approach that leverages human nature for positive outcomes.

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Jun 25, 2013 3,064 words 0 likes 55 comments 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
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