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Open Letter To The NIH

Scott shares an open letter urging the NIH to spend $5 billion in allocated but unspent research funds before the fiscal year deadline.

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Aug 29, 2025 815 words 190 likes 338 comments Listen · 6 min Read Read

Money Saved By Canceling Programs Does Not Immediately Flow To The Best Possible Alternative

Scott argues that debates about prioritizing Americans over foreigners in the PEPFAR controversy miss the point, as cancelled foreign aid money wouldn't automatically fund effective domestic programs but would instead be spent much less efficiently.

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Feb 6, 2025 1,995 words 635 likes 936 comments Listen · 12 min Read Read

Preliminary Milei Report Card

Scott analyzes Javier Milei's presidency in Argentina, noting mixed results in economic indicators and policies, with some successes in budget cuts and inflation reduction, but increased poverty rates.

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Oct 1, 2024 2,669 words 485 likes 463 comments Listen · 18 min Read Read

Against Against Billionaire Philanthropy

Scott Alexander argues against criticism of billionaire philanthropy, citing its efficiency, positive impact, and ability to support important causes that governments often neglect.

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Jul 29, 2019 6,551 words 0 likes 979 comments Listen · 45 min Read Read

Tax Bill 3: Don’t Mess With Taxes

Scott Alexander responds to criticisms of his tax bill posts, maintains that wealth distribution is more important than growth, and argues the bill likely won't benefit the poor as much as current spending.

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Dec 7, 2017 1,659 words 0 likes 426 comments Listen · 12 min Read Read

Yellow Journalism In The War On Science

Scott Alexander criticizes misleading media coverage of 'The High Quality Research Act', clarifying its actual content and arguing for a more nuanced debate on NSF funding priorities.

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Apr 29, 2013 1,638 words 0 likes 31 comments Read Read
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