Scott reviews a book on Xi Jinping's rule, exploring China's government structure and Xi's rise to power, concluding that China's system failed to prevent authoritarianism.

Scott Alexander shares and discusses reader comments on his review of 'How Asia Works', covering various critiques and alternative explanations for Asian economic development.

Scott Alexander provides updates on coronavirus trends, discusses various pandemic-related topics, and analyzes different countries' responses and policy proposals.

Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of interesting links covering politics, science, history, and culture, with brief commentary on each item.

Scott shares a collection of interesting links covering various topics from American chestnut restoration to scientific findings, political events, and cultural observations.