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Oct 19, 2015
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19 min 2,911 words 677 comments
A collection of links covering economics, science, history and technology, ranging from historical oddities and new research to cultural developments and scientific discoveries. Longer summary
This is a Link Post collecting interesting articles and studies from around the internet. Scott covers topics ranging from historical curiosities (like the Great Stork Derby), economics (labor share trends and Bitcoin), scientific discoveries (genetic mutations in brain development), social science (assimilation rates of immigrants in France), and education (school starting age effects on ADHD). The post includes some bizarre finds like Communist theme parks and radioactive dinnerware, plus updates on genome sequencing costs, right-to-die legislation, and potential alien megastructures. Shorter summary
Oct 18, 2014
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7 min 1,077 words 472 comments
Scott shares a diverse collection of interesting links and brief commentary on topics including linguistics, science, economics, and social issues. Longer summary
This post is a collection of interesting links and brief commentary on various topics. Scott covers subjects ranging from linguistics and philosophy to scientific discoveries and social issues. He discusses recent research on evolution, cold fusion claims, autism theories, and dark matter detection. The post also touches on economic topics like immigration effects and living costs in major cities. Scott includes some humorous content and critiques of social policies in countries like Saudi Arabia. The tone is informative and slightly humorous, with Scott offering brief personal opinions on some of the topics discussed. Shorter summary
Sep 08, 2014
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15 min 2,279 words 183 comments
A collection of interesting links from September 2014 covering scientific research, social issues, and curiosities, with commentary from Scott Alexander. Longer summary
This is a links post collecting various interesting articles and news from September 2014. It covers a wide range of topics including academic research, social issues, scientific discoveries, and current events. Notable items include a study about feminist activists and digit ratios, progress on male contraception (Vasalgel), Steven Pinker's critique of Ivy League admissions, research on gut flora and antibiotics, and various interesting historical and scientific curiosities. The post maintains a light tone while discussing both serious topics and amusing finds. Shorter summary
Dec 13, 2013
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11 min 1,559 words 46 comments
Scott Alexander shares a diverse collection of interesting links and brief commentary on topics ranging from historical anecdotes to recent technological and scientific developments. Longer summary
This post is a collection of interesting links and brief commentary on various topics. It covers historical anecdotes, technological developments, scientific discoveries, social issues, and quirky facts. Scott Alexander discusses topics such as Amazon's drone delivery announcement, promising medical technologies, cancer research, personality disorders, polyamory, and unusual state facts. The post has a lighthearted tone and includes a mix of serious analysis and humorous observations. Shorter summary
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