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Things I Learned Writing The Lockdown Post

Scott Alexander shares insights gained from writing a comprehensive post on lockdown effectiveness, highlighting the complexities and challenges of analyzing such a multifaceted issue.

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Jul 21, 2021 3,645 words 123 likes 557 comments Listen · 24 min Read Read Opened Opened
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Lockdown Effectiveness: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

Scott examines data on COVID-19 lockdown effectiveness, finding they likely reduced transmission but at significant costs, with targeted measures being most effective.

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Jul 7, 2021 11,231 words 107 likes 490 comments Listen · 87 min Read Read Opened Opened
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Verses Written On The Occasion Of Getting The COVID Vaccine

Scott Alexander writes a humorous poem about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, set to a Les Misérables tune, exploring lockdown frustrations and the complexities of returning to normalcy.

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Apr 27, 2021 456 words 153 likes 339 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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