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ethics (52) historical analysis (19) environmentalism (7) eugenics (6) India (3) Francis Galton (2)

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
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Model City Monday 11/8/21

Scott Alexander reviews several model city projects, analyzing their feasibility and unique challenges with a mix of skepticism and interest.

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Nov 8, 2021 3,942 words 51 likes 153 comments Listen · 32 min Read Read Opened Opened
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Defense Against The Dark Arts: Case Study #1

Scott identifies five logical fallacies in a popular anecdote about Steve Jobs rejecting Indian spirituality, arguing it succeeded through tribal appeal rather than logical merit, and uses it as a case study for why careful argument analysis must become automatic.

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Mar 28, 2009 1,992 words 150 likes 54 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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