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Your Book Review: How Language Began

The review examines Daniel Everett's 'How Language Began', which challenges Chomsky's linguistic theories and proposes an alternative view of language as a gradual cultural invention.

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Jul 19, 2024 11,773 words 244 likes 619 comments Listen · 79 min Read Read

Give Up Seventy Percent Of The Way Through The Hyperstitious Slur Cascade

Scott Alexander explores the concept of hyperstitious slurs, showing how words and actions become offensive through belief, and discusses when to adopt new language norms.

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Mar 9, 2023 2,876 words 634 likes 1,319 comments Listen · 16 min Read Read

Links For October

Scott Alexander presents a curated list of 41 diverse links and news items, covering topics from linguistics and technology to politics and popular culture, with brief commentary on each.

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Oct 12, 2022 3,111 words 91 likes 559 comments Listen · 24 min Read Read

Links For July

Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of interesting links and news items from July, covering topics from linguistics and AI to politics and economics.

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Jul 29, 2022 3,007 words 92 likes 429 comments Listen · 24 min Read Read

You're Probably Wondering Why I've Called You Here Today

Scott Alexander introduces his new blog, Astral Codex Ten, centered around the concept of ṛta and exploring topics related to rationality, science, and human cognition.

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Jan 21, 2021 739 words 506 likes 246 comments Listen · 6 min Read Read

Links 11/18: MayflowURL

A diverse collection of links covering history, science, politics, culture, and curiosities, presented with humor and interesting facts.

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Nov 20, 2018 2,099 words 0 likes 309 comments Read Read

Links 8/16: Ode On A Grecian URL

A collection of interesting links covering science, politics, and culture, with topics ranging from desalinization and medical studies to quirky historical facts and political developments.

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Aug 12, 2016 1,622 words 0 likes 884 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
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