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cultural evolution (23) Christianity (23) nationalism (5) memetics (4) moral progress (4) literary history (3) narrative structure (2)

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
social media (43) controversy (9) activism (4) memetics (4) rape allegations (2)

The Toxoplasma Of Rage

Scott Alexander explores how controversial ideas spread more effectively than uncontroversial ones, using examples from activism and media to illustrate this 'toxoplasma of rage' effect.

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Dec 17, 2014 6,597 words 0 likes 624 comments Listen · 52 min Read Read
moral philosophy (44) superintelligence (27) evolution (17) memetics (4) Moloch (2) preference utilitarianism (2) human values (2)

Misperceptions On Moloch

Scott Alexander addresses misconceptions about Moloch and human values, clarifying points from his previous post on the subject.

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Aug 1, 2014 1,160 words 0 likes 430 comments Read Read
libertarianism (29) social movements (6) Catholic Church (5) institutional analysis (5) Chesterton's Fence (4) memetics (4) group identity (3) cult dynamics (2) organizational design (2)

A Paradox of Ecclesiology

Scott Alexander examines ecclesiology in non-religious movements, using the Catholic Church as a model of organizational success, and questions why other causes don't adopt similar structures.

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Jul 14, 2014 2,942 words 0 likes 258 comments Read Read
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