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Highlights From The Comments On Vibecession

Scott reviews comments on his vibecession post, exploring when it started, whether it's really about economics or culture, and notably finding that China experiences similar pessimism despite 5-10x income growth, suggesting vibes can be completely divorced from economic reality.

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Dec 31, 2025 10,515 words 173 likes 374 comments Listen · 56 min Read Read

Against Against Boomers

Scott argues against the trend of 'Boomer-hating,' contending that Baby Boomers delivered peace and prosperity, passed on greater wealth to their children, and don't differ significantly from younger generations on most political issues.

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Dec 19, 2025 2,631 words 667 likes 1,074 comments Listen · 16 min Read Read

Highlights From The Comments On "Sorry You Feel That Way"

Scott discusses various interpretations and uses of 'sorry' in response to comments on his previous article about the phrase 'I'm sorry you feel that way'.

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Sep 5, 2024 1,378 words 141 likes 268 comments Listen · 8 min Read Read

Is There An Illusion Of Moral Decline?

Scott Alexander critiques a study claiming an illusion of moral decline, pointing out methodological flaws and suggesting alternative explanations for the perception of declining morality.

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Jun 30, 2023 3,354 words 287 likes 426 comments Listen · 22 min Read Read

Why Is It Hard To Acknowledge Preferences?

Scott Alexander examines why some people struggle to acknowledge others' preferences that deviate from social norms, drawing from personal experiences and psychological theories.

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May 5, 2021 1,493 words 184 likes 558 comments Listen · 10 min Read Read
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