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Your Book Review: Real Raw News

The review analyzes Real Raw News, a popular conspiracy theory website, examining its content, appeal, and implications in the context of modern media consumption and AI technology.

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Jul 26, 2024 8,377 words 210 likes 486 comments Listen · 47 min Read Read

Use Prediction Markets To Fund Investigative Reporting

Scott proposes using prediction markets to fund investigative journalism, potentially solving the issue of funding quality reporting in the digital age.

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Jul 12, 2021 1,228 words 88 likes 246 comments Listen · 10 min Read Read

Bush Did North Dakota

Scott Alexander introduces the 'North Dakota Constant' to explain why about 33% of people tend to believe in conspiracy theories in surveys, regardless of evidence.

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May 28, 2020 1,316 words 0 likes 371 comments Listen · 11 min Read Read

Creationism, Unchallenged

Scott Alexander examines the impact of media coverage on fringe beliefs like creationism, suggesting that reduced coverage doesn't necessarily lead to their spread.

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May 28, 2020 920 words 0 likes 432 comments Listen · 9 min Read Read
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