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If Kim Jong-Un Opened A KFC, Would You Eat There?

Scott Alexander examines the ethics of supporting formerly 'evil' companies that transition to more ethical practices, ultimately leaning towards supporting their new ventures.

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Jun 18, 2019 756 words 0 likes 472 comments Listen · 7 min Read Read Opened Opened
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The Economic Perspective On Moral Standards

Scott Alexander compares setting moral standards to economic price-setting, arguing that more achievable standards might lead to better outcomes than unattainably high ones.

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Nov 16, 2018 3,028 words 0 likes 581 comments Listen · 21 min Read Read Opened Opened
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The Invention Of Moral Narrative

Scott Alexander examines and critiques the claim that good-vs-evil narratives in popular culture are a recent, nationalism-driven phenomenon, offering alternative explanations for their prevalence.

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Jan 30, 2018 2,137 words 0 likes 600 comments Listen · 17 min Read Read Opened Opened
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The Lizard People Of Alpha Draconis 1 Decided To Build An Ansible

The lizard people of Alpha Draconis 1 have mastered every science and proven faster-than-light communication impossible. Eighty-five light years away, they still need to send a message.

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Aug 9, 2017 1,655 words 0 likes 169 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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