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Some Unintuitive Properties Of Polygenic Disorders

Scott Alexander uses simulations to explain why seemingly counterintuitive arguments against the genetic basis of schizophrenia are misleading.

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Jan 24, 2024 1,575 words 229 likes 187 comments Listen · 9 min Read Read Opened Opened

Galton, Ehrlich, Buck

Scott Alexander explores the ethics of eugenics and population control through fictional debates, comparing historical figures and policies.

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May 15, 2023 5,743 words 327 likes 935 comments Listen · 34 min Read Read Opened Opened

Highlights From The Comments On Kids And Climate Change

Scott responds to various reader comments on his article about having children despite climate change, addressing critiques and expanding on several points.

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Oct 13, 2021 5,387 words 93 likes 534 comments Listen · 37 min Read Read Opened Opened

Social Censorship: The First Offender Model

Scott Alexander explores how minority views can be silenced through social censorship, using a 'first offender model' to explain the maintenance of taboos despite significant private support.

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Apr 2, 2019 1,160 words 0 likes 293 comments Listen · 9 min Read Read Opened Opened

The Alzheimer Photo

Scott Alexander analyzes a photo of Alois Alzheimer's research team, discussing the reasons for their scientific productivity and theorizing about patterns of scientific progress.

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Nov 17, 2016 969 words 0 likes 94 comments Read Read Opened Opened

Raikoth: Laws, Language, and Society

Scott Alexander presents Raikoth, his fictional utopian society, which strives for perfection in language, government, and population through unique systems and practices.

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May 6, 2013 2,956 words 0 likes 129 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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