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My Heart Of Hearts

Scott discusses how moral principles emerge from the relationship between emotional responses and rational consistency, using reactions to Gaza as a central example.

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Jul 30, 2025 1,784 words 608 likes 1,102 comments Listen · 11 min Read Read

In Defense Of "I'm Sorry You Feel That Way"

Scott Alexander argues that 'I'm sorry you feel that way' is a valid and useful phrase in certain situations, despite widespread criticism.

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Aug 28, 2024 712 words 570 likes 656 comments Listen · 5 min Read Read

Your Book Review: Humankind

A critical review of Rutger Bregman's 'Humankind', analyzing its argument that human nature is fundamentally good, while highlighting both flaws and valuable insights in the book.

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May 28, 2021 7,635 words 58 likes 284 comments Listen · 50 min Read Read

Radicalizing the Romanceless

Scott Alexander critiques feminist discourse around 'nice guys', arguing it can be unfair and counterproductive, potentially driving lonely men towards anti-feminist ideologies.

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Aug 31, 2014 7,509 words 0 likes 272 comments Read Read

Unteachable Things Hard To Teach, Study Suggests

Scott Alexander discusses a study suggesting communication skills training for doctors may be ineffective, and shares personal observations on the nuances of doctor-patient communication.

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Feb 28, 2014 1,416 words 0 likes 30 comments Read Read

Seeming and Being Empathetic

Scott Alexander examines the limitations of empathy training in medical education and shares his experiences learning to express empathy effectively as a doctor.

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Feb 8, 2014 2,568 words 0 likes 80 comments Read Read
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