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Your Book Review: Njal’s Saga

A review of Njal's Saga explores themes of justice and freedom in medieval Iceland's anarcho-capitalist society, comparing it to modern legal systems and other classic works.

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Jun 16, 2023 4,695 words 255 likes 277 comments Listen · 35 min Read Read

Legal Systems Very Different From Ours, Because I Just Made Them Up

Scott Alexander describes six fictional legal systems, each with unique and sometimes absurd approaches to justice and social order, exploring various legal and philosophical concepts in a creative and humorous manner.

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Mar 30, 2020 2,787 words 0 likes 93 comments Listen · 17 min Read Read

List Of Passages I Highlighted In My Copy Of Legal Systems Very Different From Ours

Scott Alexander shares fascinating excerpts from 'Legal Systems Very Different From Ours', highlighting unique aspects of various historical and cultural legal systems.

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Nov 15, 2017 5,663 words 0 likes 161 comments Listen · 39 min Read Read

Book Review: Legal Systems Very Different From Ours

Scott reviews David Friedman's book on unconventional legal systems, exploring how different societies have developed unique ways to enforce laws and resolve conflicts without centralized government.

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Nov 13, 2017 5,431 words 0 likes 444 comments Listen · 39 min Read Read

Be Nice, At Least Until You Can Coordinate Meanness

Scott Alexander proposes the principle 'be nice, at least until you can coordinate meanness' and applies it to ethical dilemmas and blog moderation.

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May 2, 2016 2,228 words 0 likes 322 comments Read Read
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