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Highlights From The Comments On Criticism Of Criticism Of Criticism

Scott Alexander responds to comments on his post about criticism of EA, addressing various points about scientific paradigms, types of criticism, and the ethics of evangelism.

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Jul 28, 2022 4,662 words 67 likes 192 comments Listen · 30 min Read Read
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On Hreha On Behavioral Economics

Scott Alexander argues that despite some replication failures, the core of behavioral economics remains valid and valuable, with the field continuing to evolve and refine its understanding of human decision-making.

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Aug 30, 2021 7,248 words 117 likes 361 comments Listen · 46 min Read Read
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Book Review: The Structure Of Scientific Revolutions

Scott reviews Kuhn's 'Structure of Scientific Revolutions', finding its thesis on paradigm shifts in science intriguing but frustratingly vague, especially beyond physics.

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Jan 8, 2019 5,817 words 0 likes 174 comments Listen · 42 min Read Read
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