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Feb 27, 2025
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Links For February 2025

45 min • 6,840 words • 933 comments • 212 likes • podcast (43 min)
Scott shares 50 diverse links covering topics from AI developments to policy changes, with commentary on current events, research findings, and societal trends. Longer summary
In this monthly links roundup, Scott Alexander covers a wide range of topics including AI developments, public policy changes, scientific research, and current events. The post follows a numbered format presenting each item with Scott's characteristic analysis and often humorous commentary. Notable topics include AI safety developments, changes in government policy, climate change updates, and various social and technological trends. The tone alternates between analytical and personal reflection, particularly when discussing potentially concerning political developments. Shorter summary
Sep 28, 2015
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Links 9/15: Linkua Franca

14 min • 2,071 words • 151 comments
Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of interesting links covering politics, science, history, and culture, with brief commentary on each item. Longer summary
A curated collection of interesting links spanning various topics, compiled by Scott Alexander. The post covers a wide range of subjects including political events, scientific studies, historical anecdotes, and cultural phenomena. Among the notable items are stories about medieval fighting myths, a massive Chinese ghost mall, Japanese parliament members' nationalism, and various statistical studies. The post maintains a light, often humorous tone while presenting these diverse pieces of information, occasionally adding brief commentary or connections between different items. Shorter summary
Sep 15, 2015
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Links 9/15: Linker Tailor Soldier Spy

17 min • 2,619 words • 724 comments
Scott shares a diverse collection of interesting links spanning science, history, and current events, with commentary on research methodologies and unexpected findings. Longer summary
A collection of interesting links and studies across various topics. The post covers scientific studies (like ego depletion and male variability), historical curiosities (like Russian Somalia and Project Oilsand), current events (Jeremy Corbyn's election), and various social and political developments. Scott presents each item with brief commentary, often highlighting interesting methodologies or unexpected findings. The post maintains a mix of serious academic content and more lighthearted observations, frequently noting clever research designs or counterintuitive findings. Shorter summary
Aug 16, 2015
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Links 8/15: Linkety-Split

13 min • 1,976 words • 416 comments
Scott shares and comments on various news articles and studies, covering topics from police tactics and Trump's campaign to behavioral genetics and dietary research. Longer summary
A diverse collection of links covering various topics, with Scott Alexander's commentary on each. The post includes news about politics, scientific studies, and cultural phenomena. Highlights include a discussion of police tactics against drug dealers, updates on Trump's campaign, studies about bombing in Vietnam, diet research, and behavioral genetics. The post maintains a light and sometimes humorous tone while discussing serious topics, with Scott adding his characteristic analytical perspective and occasional wit to each link. Shorter summary
Aug 07, 2015
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Links 8/15: A Link In The Armor

15 min • 2,290 words • 486 comments
A collection of interesting links spanning scientific research, politics, economics, and culture, with brief commentary from Scott Alexander on each item. Longer summary
This is a links post, where Scott Alexander shares and briefly comments on various interesting articles, studies, and news items. The post covers a wide range of topics including scientific studies about genetics, intelligence, and obesity; political news about Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders; economic research about minimum wage and business practices; and various other topics like climate change and mathematical curiosities. Scott provides short commentary and often connects the links to previous discussions or adds context from his own knowledge. Shorter summary
Jun 08, 2015
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Links 6/15: Everything But The Kitchen Link

13 min • 1,990 words • 177 comments
A collection of interesting links covering science, politics, economics, and culture, with Scott's commentary on each story. Longer summary
This is a links post containing various interesting stories and studies. The topics range widely from scientific studies about CBT efficacy and homosexuality in fruit flies, to political events like the Baltimore riots aftermath and FIFA scandals, to cultural curiosities like Chinese translations of Finnegan's Wake and crash blossom headlines. The post includes some interesting technology stories like AI safety and Russian smart billboards, economic studies about education and art museums, and various sociological studies and experiments. Shorter summary
May 24, 2015
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Links 5/15: Link Floyd

11 min • 1,656 words • 742 comments
A curated collection of interesting links spanning medicine, economics, social issues and quirky stories, with Scott's commentary on various developments and findings. Longer summary
This is a collection of interesting links and news curated by Scott Alexander, covering a wide range of topics from medical research to economics, social issues, and quirky stories. The post includes discussions of new medical findings about heart receptors, debates about alcohol health effects, archaeological stories, studies about demographics and education, and various social and economic developments. Scott adds his own commentary and insights to many of the links, particularly around housing policy, scientific studies, and mental health care. Shorter summary
Jan 06, 2015
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Links 1/2015: An Extraordinary URL In An Ordinary World

14 min • 2,147 words • 415 comments
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links covering topics like international relations, medical research, technology, and social issues, mixing academic discussion with curious anecdotes. Longer summary
This is a links post where Scott Alexander shares various interesting links he found, with brief commentary on each. The links cover diverse topics from North Korea's Twitter account to medical research about nutrition, and from academic gender studies to technological development. Scott provides context and sometimes critique for the linked articles, maintaining a mix of serious academic discussion and lighter curiosities. Shorter summary
Dec 28, 2014
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Links 12/14: Auld Link Syne

14 min • 2,040 words • 618 comments
A collection of interesting links covering topics from werewolf-related customs in Argentina to scientific studies, economic trends, and cultural phenomena. Longer summary
This is a links post featuring a diverse collection of interesting stories and studies. It includes quirky historical facts like Argentina's president being godfather to potential werewolves and Byzantine throne customs, scientific studies about gender bias in maritime disasters and climate change controversies, and current events like Russian economic problems and protests against police brutality. The post also covers technological developments in nuclear rockets and desalination, architectural projects, and various social and economic issues. Scott presents these with his characteristic analytical commentary and occasional humor. Shorter summary
Nov 23, 2014
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Links 11/14: I Link, Therefore I Am

14 min • 2,067 words • 353 comments
Scott shares a collection of interesting links covering various topics from American chestnut restoration to scientific findings, political events, and cultural observations. Longer summary
This is a Links post where Scott Alexander shares and briefly comments on various interesting news and findings. The post covers diverse topics including the genetic engineering of American chestnut trees, revelations about Dr. Strangelove's accuracy, malaria eradication efforts, scientific studies on topics like exercise and weight loss, and cultural observations. Scott provides his characteristic analytical commentary on each item, often highlighting surprising connections or ironies. The post maintains a mix of scientific, political, and cultural topics, with Scott's commentary ranging from serious analysis to humorous observations. Shorter summary
Nov 01, 2014
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Links For November 2014

13 min • 1,956 words • 231 comments
A collection of interesting links from November 2014 covering science, technology, politics, and culture, with Scott's commentary and analysis on each. Longer summary
This is a links post collecting various interesting stories and articles from around the web. The post covers a wide range of topics, from scientific discoveries like saltwater crops and hover technology, to social issues like online harassment statistics and Ethiopia's economic growth. Scott provides brief commentary and often humorous observations about each link, while maintaining his characteristic analytical approach to evaluating claims and studies. Shorter summary
Oct 06, 2014
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Links For October 2014

8 min • 1,193 words • 313 comments
A collection of interesting links from October 2014 with Scott's commentary, covering topics from Russian deforestation to North Korean politics to scientific research. Longer summary
This is a links post where Scott Alexander shares various interesting articles and news items from October 2014. He covers topics ranging from environmental issues in Russia, food safety mishaps, basic income problems, North Korean politics, and scientific research. The post includes both serious topics like sexual assault prevention research and lighter ones like football chants and textbook covers. Scott provides commentary and context for each link, sometimes with his characteristic humor. Shorter summary
Aug 17, 2014
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Links For August 2014

7 min • 1,043 words • 50 comments
Scott shares a collection of interesting links covering topics like folklore, scientific papers, geopolitics, and cultural curiosities. Longer summary
A collection of interesting links covering diverse topics, from folklore and scientific papers to geopolitics and popular culture. The post starts with a Scottish folklore creature and its likely scientific explanation, discusses scientific papers about p-hacking and NSA's effect on searches, covers some interesting historical and cultural facts about ancient civilizations, and ends with various curiosities including tech companies' headquarters and Google's robots files. Shorter summary
Jul 11, 2014
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Links For July 2014

11 min • 1,661 words • 116 comments
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links from July 2014, covering topics from scientific research to cultural oddities, with his characteristic mix of intellectual analysis and humor. Longer summary
A collection of interesting links covering various topics from science, religion, and politics to quirky facts and historical events. The post includes discussions about genetic causes of obesity, quantum mechanics research, marijuana's relationship with schizophrenia, and various cultural phenomena. Scott shares both scientific findings and amusing anecdotes, ranging from ISIS's global domination plans to a Malaysian cult with a giant teapot. The links are presented with Scott's characteristic mix of intellectual curiosity and humor, often adding his own insights or skeptical observations to the shared content. Shorter summary
Mar 06, 2014
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Links For March 2014

7 min • 1,081 words • 254 comments
A collection of interesting links from March 2014 covering science, politics, law, religion and culture, with Scott's commentary on each. Longer summary
This is a links post collecting various interesting articles and curiosities from March 2014. It covers a wide range of topics including scientific publishing scandals, police body cameras, religious interpretation, legal oddities, and cultural debates. The post maintains a light, humorous tone while sharing these varied items, often adding Scott's own commentary or observations. The links are diverse, ranging from serious studies about inequality and police behavior to humorous items like unusual legal cases and internet memes. Shorter summary
Dec 01, 2013
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Links for December

13 min • 1,878 words • 65 comments • podcast (21 min)
Scott shares various interesting links and studies, covering topics from education research and IQ testing to controversial social issues and scientific discoveries, while adding his commentary on each. Longer summary
This is a collection of interesting links with Scott's commentary. The links cover a wide range of topics including education research showing long-term effects of good teachers, studies about IQ test motivation, controversial social policies, viral stories that turned out to be hoaxes, and scientific discoveries. Scott provides context and critical analysis for each link, often connecting them to broader themes about social movements, research methodology, and policy effectiveness. The post ends with some interesting scientific findings about inherited memories in mice and a personal request for accommodation in New York. Shorter summary
Nov 01, 2013
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Links for November

8 min • 1,134 words • 30 comments • podcast (30 min)
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links, ranging from charity history and religious debates to scientific discoveries and technological developments. Longer summary
This is a link roundup post covering various interesting articles and findings. The topics range from efficient charity and religious debates to scientific discoveries about pain medication and sleep, and from unusual technological developments to curious psychological phenomena. The post includes commentary on each link, often with Scott's characteristic humor and skepticism, particularly about certain scientific claims. The links cover subjects as diverse as tiny mobile houses, digital-biological converters, and unusual seizure triggers. Shorter summary
Sep 30, 2013
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Links for Octember

11 min • 1,631 words • 44 comments
A collection of interesting links covering history, science, economics, and culture, with Scott's commentary and observations on each topic. Longer summary
This is a links post featuring various interesting news stories, studies, and websites. The topics range from historical oddities (like King Strang's Michigan island kingdom and the Candid Camera hijacking incident), to scientific studies (about morning sickness and IQ, gene therapy), to economic analysis (about disposable income and healthcare costs), and cultural observations. Scott includes personal commentary and humor throughout, making connections between different topics and offering his perspective on various issues. Shorter summary
Sep 02, 2013
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Links for September

9 min • 1,278 words • 30 comments • podcast (28 min)
Scott shares a diverse collection of interesting links ranging from scientific studies and economic developments to cultural oddities and humor pieces. Longer summary
This is a collection of interesting links covering various topics from science, society, and technology. The links include studies about gender income gaps, nitrogen-fixing crops, racial representation in India, and unusual scientific findings. There are also some humorous entries about autocorrect fails and weather photos, as well as interesting cultural phenomena like the Patel Motel Cartel and Sweden's Gavle Goat. The post combines serious scientific and social commentary with lighter cultural observations. Shorter summary
Jun 04, 2013
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Links for June

6 min • 894 words • 61 comments • podcast (31 min)
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links and articles covering topics like science, economics, language, and culture, with his characteristic mix of insight and humor. Longer summary
This is a links post where Scott shares various interesting articles and findings from around the web. He covers topics ranging from scientific discoveries to economics, including responses to his previous writing on contraception, ancient language quirks, physics theories, morality statements, lost cities, Japanese pop culture, and effective altruism. The post maintains a casual, often humorous tone while sharing these diverse pieces of information. Shorter summary
Apr 26, 2013
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Links for April

10 min • 1,477 words • 66 comments • podcast (17 min)
Scott shares an eclectic collection of interesting links he found online, covering topics like economics, urban planning, science and psychology, with his own commentary added. Longer summary
This is a collection of interesting links and articles Scott found online. The topics range from economics and social systems, through urban planning and science, to education and psychology studies. The post includes studies about gender discrimination, nuclear power safety statistics, and the effects of moderate drinking on health. Scott adds his own commentary and analysis to many of the links, often with a touch of humor or irony. Shorter summary
Mar 18, 2013
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Links for March

7 min • 997 words • 30 comments • podcast (21 min)
A collection of interesting links covering various topics from government plots and scientific studies to religious news and technological developments. Longer summary
Scott shares a diverse collection of interesting links from March, ranging from humorous historical anecdotes to serious scientific developments. The links cover topics like failed CIA plots against Cuba, religious developments including the Catholic Church's growth and interesting saints, scientific studies about diet and health, political observations, and technological news both positive (like graphene desalination) and negative (like various platform shutdowns). The post maintains a light, sometimes humorous tone while sharing these varied pieces of information. Shorter summary
Feb 24, 2013
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Links for February 2013

12 min • 1,814 words • 18 comments
Scott shares his monthly collection of interesting links spanning science, technology, history, and culture, with commentary on each story's significance or peculiarity. Longer summary
A collection of interesting links from February 2013, covering various topics from scientific discoveries to cultural oddities. The post includes stories about DNA data storage, unusual medical cases, economic statistics, technological advances in AI, historical curiosities like Irish slaves and green children, and various social and political observations. Scott presents these with his characteristic mix of intellectual curiosity and witty commentary, often noting when claims appear exaggerated or deserve skepticism. Shorter summary
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