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Your Review: The Astral Codex Ten Commentariat (“Why Do We Suck?”)

A data-driven analysis of the ACX/SSC comment section quality over time reveals historical peaks and valleys, with recent signs of improvement after previous declines in 2016 and 2021.

acx
Jul 26, 2025 11,423 words 183 likes 305 comments Listen · 65 min Read Read

Highlights From The Comments On Nietzsche

Scott Alexander summarizes and responds to reader comments on his article about Matt Yglesias and Nietzschean philosophy, exploring various perspectives on master and slave morality.

acx
Aug 8, 2024 15,205 words 138 likes 227 comments Listen · 81 min Read Read

ACX Classifieds 4/24

Scott introduces an irregular classifieds thread for readers to advertise in various categories, providing guidelines and related resources.

acx
Apr 11, 2024 121 words 49 likes 479 comments Read Read

The Mystery Of Internet Survey IQs

Scott Alexander investigates why self-reported IQ scores in online surveys are implausibly high, identifying issues with conversion tools, reporting bias, and unreliable tests.

acx
Mar 20, 2024 1,913 words 133 likes 334 comments Listen · 12 min Read Read

ACX Classifieds 9/23

Scott announces a classifieds thread on his blog, explaining posting rules and providing related resources.

acx
Sep 21, 2023 145 words 55 likes 412 comments Read Read

Mostly Skeptical Thoughts On The Chatbot Propaganda Apocalypse

Scott Alexander argues against the fear of a chatbot propaganda apocalypse, presenting several reasons why its impact would be limited and offering predictions for 2030.

acx
Feb 2, 2023 3,142 words 177 likes 495 comments Listen · 21 min Read Read

Highlights From The Comments On Subcultures

Scott Alexander discusses reader comments on his cyclic theory of subcultures, addressing critiques and expanding on the model's applications and limitations.

acx
Aug 19, 2022 4,672 words 65 likes 162 comments Listen · 29 min Read Read

NYT Is Threatening My Safety By Revealing My Real Name, So I Am Deleting The Blog

Scott Alexander deletes his blog Slate Star Codex to prevent the New York Times from revealing his real name, citing professional and safety concerns.

ssc
Jun 22, 2020 1,408 words 0 likes -1 comments Listen · 9 min Read Read

Classified Thread 8

Scott introduces a recurring classified thread for advertisements, personals, success stories, and financial support requests, emphasizing respectful engagement.

ssc
May 7, 2020 53 words 0 likes 230 comments Read Read

Classified Thread 7

Scott Alexander announces a classified thread for advertisements, personals, and success stories, with uncertain frequency.

ssc
Apr 3, 2019 20 words 0 likes 241 comments Read Read

Classified Thread 6

Scott introduces a classified thread for advertisements, personals, and success stories, with uncertain frequency.

ssc
Oct 19, 2018 20 words 0 likes 211 comments Read Read

Classified Thread 5: Classified Never Sinned

Scott announces a classified thread for advertisements, personals, and success stories, with uncertain frequency.

ssc
May 3, 2018 20 words 0 likes 227 comments Read Read

We’ve Got Five Years, What A Surprise

Scott Alexander celebrates Slate Star Codex's fifth anniversary by thanking the many people who have contributed to the blog's success and growth.

ssc
Feb 13, 2018 1,136 words 0 likes 89 comments Listen · 9 min Read Read

Classified Thread 4: Vinson Classif

Scott announces a classified thread for advertisements, personals, and success stories, with uncertain frequency.

ssc
Dec 12, 2017 20 words 0 likes 417 comments Read Read

Is It Possible To Have Coherent Principles Around Free Speech Norms?

Scott Alexander examines the difficulties in creating consistent free speech norms beyond legal protections, proposing guidelines and emphasizing the role of community consensus.

ssc
Aug 1, 2017 2,556 words 0 likes 463 comments Read Read

Freedom On The Centralized Web

Scott Alexander examines the challenges to free speech posed by centralized internet platforms and the difficulties in creating viable alternatives.

ssc
Jul 22, 2015 3,414 words 0 likes 528 comments Listen · 24 min Read Read

More Links For July 2014

Scott Alexander shares a diverse collection of interesting news items and links from July 2014, covering topics from philosophy and politics to science and pop culture.

ssc
Jul 25, 2014 1,542 words 0 likes 175 comments Read Read

God Bless Longecity

Scott Alexander discusses the online forum Longecity, where users organize group buys of experimental chemicals, seeing it as a risky but intriguing counterbalance to slow drug approval processes.

ssc
Feb 19, 2014 818 words 0 likes 20 comments Read Read

Predictions For 2014

Scott Alexander lists 60 predictions for 2014 across global events, online communities, and personal life, assigning probabilities to each.

ssc
Jan 28, 2014 908 words 0 likes 50 comments Read Read

We Are All MsScribe

Scott Alexander compares the MsScribe Harry Potter fandom drama to his experiences in online micronations, arguing that such behavior reflects universal human social dynamics.

ssc
Dec 23, 2013 2,059 words 0 likes 47 comments Listen · 14 min Read Read

Things I Learned By Spending Five Thousand Years In An Alternate Universe

Scott Alexander reflects on 13 years of participating in Micras, a complex geopolitical role-playing game, discussing its impact on his life and the lessons learned about leadership and human behavior.

ssc
Apr 15, 2013 2,651 words 0 likes 46 comments Read Read

Fermat’s Last Stand: Game Rosters

Scott Alexander organizes online groups for the game 'Fermat's Last Stand', providing player lists and DM contact information, and invites potential replacements to comment.

ssc
Mar 10, 2013 464 words 0 likes 6 comments Read Read
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