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Galton, Ehrlich, Buck

Scott Alexander explores the ethics of eugenics and population control through fictional debates, comparing historical figures and policies.

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May 15, 2023 5,708 words 323 likes 943 comments Listen · 34 min Read Read Opened Opened
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Model City Monday 11/8/21

Scott Alexander reviews several model city projects, analyzing their feasibility and unique challenges with a mix of skepticism and interest.

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Nov 8, 2021 3,942 words 51 likes 153 comments Listen · 32 min Read Read Opened Opened
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Defense Against The Dark Arts: Case Study #1

Scott identifies five logical fallacies in a popular anecdote about Steve Jobs rejecting Indian spirituality, arguing it succeeded through tribal appeal rather than logical merit, and uses it as a case study for why careful argument analysis must become automatic.

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Mar 28, 2009 1,992 words 150 likes 54 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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