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Links For October 2025

Scott Alexander presents 51 links covering AI progress and safety, political developments, scientific research, cultural oddities, and ongoing philosophical debates about miracles and education reform.

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Oct 30, 2025 6,423 words 210 likes 802 comments Listen · 38 min Read Read
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A defense of logical positivism (yes, really)

Scott Alexander defends logical positivism, arguing that despite its flaws, it points to useful ideas about dividing meaningful statements into scientific and logical categories.

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Feb 21, 2013 1,217 words 0 likes 34 comments Read Read
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