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The Dilbert Afterlife

Scott Alexander eulogizes Scott Adams (Dilbert creator), analyzing his life as a tension between being a brilliant humorist and desperately wanting to be seen as more, leading through failed business ventures and self-help philosophies to eventual cancellation and death.

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Jan 16, 2026 12,177 words 2,095 likes 859 comments Listen · 71 min Read Read

Recommendations vs. Guidelines

Scott Alexander argues for the broader use of guidelines instead of simple recommendations in fields outside medicine, explaining their benefits and why they're underutilized.

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Apr 12, 2018 1,453 words 0 likes 275 comments Listen · 11 min Read Read

Book Review: Twelve Rules For Life

Scott Alexander reviews Jordan Peterson's 'Twelve Rules For Life', finding it surprisingly insightful and impactful despite some philosophical criticisms.

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Mar 26, 2018 6,320 words 0 likes 869 comments Listen · 44 min Read Read

All Debates Are Bravery Debates

Scott Alexander argues that many debates are 'bravery debates' where different groups need opposing advice, making it challenging to target advice effectively.

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Jun 9, 2013 2,052 words 0 likes 168 comments Listen · 14 min Read Read

Can You Condition Yourself?

Scott Alexander critically examines the concept of self-conditioning, expressing skepticism while considering potential benefits and deciding to experiment with the technique.

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May 19, 2013 2,214 words 0 likes 44 comments Read Read
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