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contra (34) immigration (21) genetic engineering (15) income inequality (6) cultural factors (3) Nobel Prize winners (3)

Contra Smith On Jewish Selective Immigration

Scott Alexander argues that Jewish overachievement is real and deserves continued study, countering Noah Smith's attempt to downplay its significance.

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Jun 14, 2021 3,906 words 202 likes 687 comments Listen · 29 min Read Read
suicide (13) child abuse (4) cultural factors (3)

Suicide Hotspots Of The World

Scott investigates unusually high suicide rates in Guyana, Greenland, and Siberian regions, exploring potential ethnic, cultural, and social factors contributing to these trends.

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Feb 5, 2020 3,045 words 0 likes 274 comments Listen · 22 min Read Read
study critique (270) meta-analysis (18) crime statistics (13) correlation (6) gun control (6) gun ownership (3) cultural factors (3) rape (2)

Guns and States 2: Son of a Gun

Scott Alexander offers follow-up insights on his guns and states analysis, addressing cultural factors, rape correlations, replication issues, and the complexity of gun control debates.

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Jan 10, 2016 1,020 words 0 likes 507 comments Read Read
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