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book review (219) rationality (52) critical thinking (23) cognitive biases (18) thought experiments (10) personal growth (4) confirmation bias (3) probabilistic thinking (2)

Book Review: The Scout Mindset

Scott Alexander reviews 'The Scout Mindset' by Julia Galef, a book on rationality that emphasizes seeking truth over defending beliefs and addresses both intellectual and emotional aspects of clear thinking.

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Sep 29, 2021 5,421 words 155 likes 704 comments Listen · 38 min Read Read
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Book Review: Secular Cycles

Scott Alexander reviews 'Secular Cycles', which proposes pre-industrial civilizations follow ~300 year cycles of growth and decline, examining the evidence and potential implications.

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Aug 12, 2019 4,997 words 0 likes 278 comments Listen · 37 min Read Read
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