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More Memorable Passages From "The Man Without A Face"

Scott Alexander shares memorable anecdotes from Masha Gessen's Putin biography, highlighting Russian politics, culture, and Putin's character.

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Aug 4, 2023 2,202 words 111 likes 209 comments Listen · 13 min Read Read
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Kolmogorov Complicity And The Parable Of Lightning

Scott Alexander examines the concept of 'Kolmogorov complicity' and its implications for scientific inquiry under oppressive orthodoxies, using historical and hypothetical examples.

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Oct 23, 2017 3,652 words 0 likes 616 comments Listen · 27 min Read Read
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Book Review: Chronicles Of Wasted Time

Scott Alexander reviews Malcolm Muggeridge's autobiography, examining his experiences exposing Stalin's regime and the West's willful ignorance of Soviet crimes.

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Aug 11, 2015 7,335 words 0 likes 893 comments Read Read
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Book Review: Red Plenty

Scott reviews 'Red Plenty', a book about Soviet economic planning, discussing its initial promise, challenges, and ultimate failure.

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Sep 24, 2014 4,221 words 0 likes 462 comments Read Read
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