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In The Long Run, We're All Dad

Scott Alexander recounts his journey to fatherhood, blending personal experiences with broader reflections on progress, rationality, and the future his newborn twins will face.

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Dec 22, 2023 4,000 words 1,116 likes 447 comments Listen · 24 min Read Read
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What The Hell, Hegel?

Scott Alexander examines the rise and fall of Hegel's philosophical influence, contrasting his 19th-century dominance with modern dismissals, and considers the implications for philosophy and Hegel's lasting impact on modern thought.

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Sep 12, 2014 2,776 words 0 likes 152 comments Read Read
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Wirehead Gods On Lotus Thrones

Scott compares two visions of a 'wirehead society' in the far future, exploring how framing affects our perception of technologically omnipotent posthuman existence.

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Jan 28, 2014 1,099 words 0 likes 69 comments Read Read
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