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Ontology Of Psychiatric Conditions: Tradeoffs And Failures

Scott Alexander examines whether psychiatric conditions result from evolutionary failures or tradeoffs, proposing that most disorders involve a combination of both.

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Feb 11, 2021 4,352 words 186 likes 311 comments Listen · 30 min Read Read
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Nominating Oneself For The Short End Of A Tradeoff

Scott Alexander explores the concept of people 'nominating themselves for the short end of a tradeoff' through their actions, and how this relates to ideas of desert and justice, sometimes conflicting with utilitarian calculations.

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Oct 24, 2018 1,494 words 0 likes 377 comments Listen · 11 min Read Read
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Searching For One-Sided Tradeoffs

Scott Alexander discusses the concept of one-sided tradeoffs, using examples from college admissions to life hacks, and suggests ways to find opportunities for 'free' gains in various decisions.

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Mar 1, 2014 2,790 words 0 likes 137 comments Read Read
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