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Your Book Review: Plagues And Peoples

The review analyzes 'Plagues and Peoples' by William H. McNeill, which presents human history as shaped by the interaction between humans, microparasites, and societal structures.

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Jun 17, 2021 4,492 words 44 likes 284 comments Listen · 37 min Read Read
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Refactoring: Culture As Branch Of Government

Scott Alexander proposes viewing culture as a fourth branch of government to highlight its importance in societal function and governance.

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Dec 19, 2018 759 words 0 likes 286 comments Listen · 7 min Read Read
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Book Review: The Machinery Of Freedom

Scott reviews 'The Machinery of Freedom' by David Friedman, discussing libertarian ideas and anarcho-capitalist proposals while expressing both interest and skepticism.

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Mar 18, 2015 5,343 words 0 likes 599 comments Read Read
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