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Staying Classy

Scott Alexander examines different models of social class in America, exploring their implications for understanding society and politics.

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Jan 30, 2016 3,922 words 0 likes 981 comments Read Read

Links 6/15: Everything But The Kitchen Link

A collection of interesting links covering science, politics, economics, and culture, with Scott's commentary on each story.

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Jun 8, 2015 1,990 words 0 likes 177 comments Read Read

Empire/Forest Fire

Scott Alexander critiques the Reactionary concept of 'left singularity', arguing that reigns of terror typically follow repressive right-wing regimes rather than gradual leftward shifts in democracies.

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Dec 1, 2013 2,191 words 0 likes 239 comments Read Read

Some preliminary responses to responses to the Anti-Reactionary FAQ

Scott Alexander responds to critiques of his Anti-Reactionary FAQ, addressing focus on recent trends, class gaps, sexual norms, equality, tone, and the concept of the Cathedral.

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Oct 24, 2013 2,510 words 0 likes 189 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

A Thrive/Survive Theory Of The Political Spectrum

Scott Alexander proposes a 'Thrive/Survive Theory' explaining political ideologies as optimizations for different environments, with rightism for survival and leftism for thriving in safety.

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Mar 4, 2013 3,584 words 0 likes 297 comments Listen · 26 min Read Read

Reactionary Philosophy In An Enormous, Planet-Sized Nutshell

The post provides a comprehensive overview of Reactionary philosophy and its critiques of modern progressive society, attempting to present these controversial ideas fairly for the sake of debate.

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Mar 3, 2013 16,672 words 0 likes 341 comments Read Read
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