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Details That You Should Include In Your Article On How We Should Do Something About Mentally Ill Homeless People

Scott Alexander explains why 'doing something' about mentally ill homeless people is more complex than it seems, detailing current processes and challenges in implementing alternatives.

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Jul 9, 2024 2,937 words 906 likes 1,102 comments Listen · 16 min Read Read

Highlights From The Comments On Justice Creep

Scott Alexander discusses reactions to his 'Justice Creep' article, exploring different perspectives on framing social issues as matters of justice.

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Mar 24, 2022 5,844 words 77 likes 697 comments Listen · 40 min Read Read

Justice Creep

Scott Alexander examines the increasing use of 'justice' framing in social and environmental issues, exploring its implications and potential societal impact.

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Mar 16, 2022 1,215 words 255 likes 668 comments Listen · 9 min Read Read

Links For February

Scott Alexander shares a diverse collection of links on topics ranging from scientific studies to cultural phenomena, with brief commentary on each.

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Feb 22, 2022 4,149 words 65 likes 561 comments Listen · 32 min Read Read

Links For December

Scott Alexander shares 34 diverse and interesting links on topics ranging from historical curiosities to current scientific debates, with brief commentaries on each.

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Dec 30, 2021 2,607 words 64 likes 535 comments Listen · 21 min Read Read

Mistakes

Scott Alexander maintains a list of significant mistakes in his blog posts, providing corrections and updates in reverse chronological order.

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Sep 29, 2020 6,476 words 73 likes 0 comments Read Read

Links 1/19: Linkguistics

A diverse collection of news items and interesting links covering science, technology, politics, and culture, with brief commentary on each.

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Jan 29, 2019 2,584 words 0 likes 542 comments Read Read

Links 5/18: Snorri URL-uson

Scott Alexander shares a diverse collection of links and brief commentaries on topics ranging from ancient calendars to fusion research, social trends, and economic analyses.

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May 10, 2018 1,966 words 0 likes 615 comments Read Read

Links 4/18: Siter Plate

Scott shares a diverse collection of interesting links and news items, covering topics from ancient history to modern politics and technology, with brief commentary on each.

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Apr 5, 2018 2,179 words 0 likes 638 comments Read Read

[REPOST] The Non-Libertarian FAQ

Scott Alexander reposts his 'Non-Libertarian FAQ' critiquing libertarian philosophy and arguments, noting it no longer fully reflects his current views.

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Feb 22, 2017 30,585 words 0 likes 124 comments Read Read

How Bad Are Things?

Scott Alexander explores the hidden prevalence of misery in society, using his psychiatric experience and statistical analysis to argue that suffering is more widespread than commonly perceived.

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Dec 24, 2015 2,279 words 0 likes 992 comments Read Read

Links 12/14: Auld Link Syne

A collection of interesting links covering topics from werewolf-related customs in Argentina to scientific studies, economic trends, and cultural phenomena.

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Dec 28, 2014 2,040 words 0 likes 618 comments Read Read

More Links For October 2014

Scott shares a diverse collection of interesting links and brief commentary on topics including linguistics, science, economics, and social issues.

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Oct 18, 2014 1,077 words 0 likes 472 comments Read Read

More Links For January

Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of recent news items, studies, and interesting facts, covering topics from public health to economics to quirky trivia.

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Jan 26, 2014 1,715 words 0 likes 119 comments Read Read
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