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Fallacies Of Reversed Moderation

Scott Alexander describes 'fallacies of reversed moderation,' where moderate positions are misinterpreted as extreme opposites of the consensus view.

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Dec 18, 2018 775 words 0 likes 355 comments Listen · 7 min Read Read

All In All, Another Brick In The Motte

Scott Alexander explains the 'motte and bailey doctrine', a rhetorical fallacy, providing examples and comparing it to the 'weak man fallacy'.

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Nov 3, 2014 1,543 words 0 likes 249 comments Read Read

Beware Isolated Demands For Rigor

Scott Alexander explores the concept of 'isolated demands for rigor' across philosophy, politics, and science, criticizing the selective application of rigorous standards.

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Aug 14, 2014 2,716 words 0 likes 183 comments Listen · 21 min Read Read

Weak Men Are Superweapons

Scott Alexander examines how 'weak men' arguments can be weaponized to unfairly discredit entire groups, forcing defensive coalitions and unnecessary conflicts.

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May 12, 2014 2,956 words 0 likes 538 comments Listen · 21 min Read Read
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