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2019 Adversarial Collaboration Winners

Scott Alexander announces the winners of the 2019 Adversarial Collaboration Contest and reviews all entries, praising their strengths and noting their impact on readers.

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Jan 13, 2020 2,111 words 0 likes 166 comments Listen · 15 min Read Read
ethics (52) adversarial collaboration (16) writing (11) reader feedback (9) blog policy (6) circumcision (4)

Correction To Circumcision ACC

Scott Alexander apologizes for changing an essay title about circumcision, which caused confusion about its content, and asks readers to consider the original title when voting.

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Dec 11, 2019 122 words 0 likes 9 comments Read Read
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[ACC] What Are The Benefits, Harms, And Ethics Of Infant Circumcision?

The post examines the medical benefits, risks, and ethical considerations of infant circumcision, presenting a balanced view based on various studies and historical context.

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Dec 10, 2019 2,321 words 0 likes 466 comments Listen · 17 min Read Read
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Adversarial Collaboration Update

Scott Alexander announces that the adversarial collaboration contest will proceed, lists the registered teams, and introduces a new rule for proposing topics.

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Jul 31, 2019 217 words 0 likes 73 comments Read Read
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