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My Takeaways From AI 2027

Scott shares his main takeaways from the AI 2027 scenario project, discussing various predictions about AI development including cyberwarfare, geopolitical risks, and the nature of the coming singularity.

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Apr 8, 2025 3,367 words 263 likes 420 comments Listen · 21 min Read Read

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

[ACC] Will Automation Lead To Economic Crisis?

The post argues that automation and AI are unlikely to cause a sustained economic crisis, as new jobs will be created to replace those automated, though the benefits may primarily go to capital owners.

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Dec 23, 2019 4,312 words 0 likes 71 comments Listen · 29 min Read Read

Book Review: Inventing The Future

Scott Alexander reviews 'Inventing The Future', critiquing its communist strategy while acknowledging its utopian vision.

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Mar 18, 2019 7,632 words 0 likes 775 comments Listen · 53 min Read Read

Highlights From The Comments On Technological Unemployment

Scott summarizes and responds to comments on his technological unemployment article, covering various debates, critiques, and potential explanations for observed trends.

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Feb 22, 2018 3,940 words 0 likes 178 comments Listen · 29 min Read Read

Technological Unemployment: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

Scott Alexander examines evidence for technological unemployment, finding little current impact but signs of 'technological underemployment' pushing workers to lower-skill jobs.

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Feb 19, 2018 6,822 words 0 likes 523 comments Listen · 56 min Read Read

Ascended Economy?

Scott Alexander speculates on a future 'ascended economy' where AI-run corporations dominate, discussing potential implications and risks of such a system.

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May 30, 2016 2,884 words 0 likes 395 comments Read Read

Burdens

Scott examines the feeling of being a burden in depression, arguing that society owes individuals support and suggesting a need for new ways to find meaning beyond traditional 'contribution'.

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Aug 16, 2014 1,553 words 0 likes 209 comments Read Read
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