Scott Alexander's monthly links post covers diverse topics from AI developments and genetic research to historical anecdotes and local news, with a mix of serious analysis and humor. Longer summary

This links post covers a wide range of topics, including recent research on the Flynn Effect, factors influencing fertility rates, genetic engineering, AI developments, political issues, historical anecdotes, and local Bay Area news. Scott highlights interesting studies, cultural phenomena, and recent events, often with a humorous or ironic tone. He touches on subjects like universal basic income experiments, the formation of elite groups, and changes in political dynamics. The post also includes several visual elements like unusual architectural designs and tattoos. Shorter summary

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

Scott Alexander reviews 'Inventing The Future', a book by Nick Srnicek and Alex Williams that outlines a plan for achieving a postcapitalist world. The book critiques 'folk politics' on the left, advocates for a Mont Pelerin Society-like approach to spreading communist ideas, and proposes a platform of full automation, universal basic income, reduced work weeks, and diminished work ethic. Scott finds the book's arguments often unconvincing and its intended audience unclear, but respects the authors' utopian vision despite disagreeing with their paradigm. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of recent news items, studies, and interesting facts, covering topics from public health to economics to quirky trivia. Longer summary

This post is a collection of diverse news items, studies, and interesting facts curated by Scott Alexander. It covers a wide range of topics including public health policies, economics, scientific discoveries, social issues, and quirky facts. Scott provides brief commentary on many of the items, often with a touch of humor or irony. The post doesn't have a central theme but rather serves as a roundup of interesting information Scott has come across recently. Shorter summary