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Highlights From The Comments On Liberalism And Communities

Scott discusses comments on his previous post about liberalism and communities, exploring various perspectives on how wealth and societal structures affect community formation and maintenance.

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Aug 12, 2025 4,823 words 108 likes 244 comments Listen · 28 min Read Read

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No, Really, Why Are So Many Christians In Colombia Converting To Orthodox Judaism?

Scott Alexander examines the unusual trend of Colombian Christians converting to Orthodox Judaism, exploring various sociological and cultural explanations for this phenomenon.

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Apr 21, 2021 3,475 words 149 likes 175 comments Listen · 24 min Read Read

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Your Book Review: Order Without Law

The review analyzes Robert Ellickson's 'Order Without Law', which argues that close-knit communities often develop welfare-maximizing social norms that supersede formal laws.

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Apr 8, 2021 15,739 words 33 likes 169 comments Listen · 92 min Read Read

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Highlights From The Comments On NIMBYs

Scott Alexander highlights diverse comments on the NIMBY debate, exploring contrasting views on urban living and various aspects of urban development.

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Oct 2, 2018 3,290 words 0 likes 402 comments Listen · 23 min Read Read

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