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SEIU Delenda Est

Scott argues that California's proposed billionaire tax is actually an extortion scheme by SEIU, which has a history of proposing destructive ballot initiatives and withdrawing them in exchange for concessions.

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Mar 6, 2026 2,251 words 650 likes 673 comments Listen · 14 min Read Read
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It's Still Easier To Imagine The End Of The World Than The End Of Capitalism

Scott examines a prediction about eternal wealth inequality after the Singularity, analyzing potential counterarguments, prevention strategies, and ways to prepare for such a future.

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Jan 2, 2025 3,504 words 380 likes 672 comments Listen · 21 min Read Read
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Book Review: Capital In The Twenty-First Century

Scott Alexander reviews Piketty's 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century', finding its analysis of long-term economic trends and inequality compelling but pessimistic about proposed solutions.

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Jun 24, 2018 5,698 words 0 likes 538 comments Listen · 42 min Read Read
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