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Jan 12, 2022
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There's A Time For Everyone

19 min • 2,649 words • 549 comments • 596 likes • podcast (20 min)
Scott Alexander announces his marriage and reflects on finding love, introducing 'micromarriages' as a motivational concept and exploring the rational and romantic aspects of marriage. Longer summary
Scott Alexander announces his recent marriage and reflects on his journey to find a partner. He introduces the concept of 'micromarriages' as a motivational tool for those seeking relationships, shares personal anecdotes about meeting his wife, and discusses the significance of marriage contracts. Scott then delves into a more philosophical view of marriage, comparing it to Odysseus' encounter with the Sirens, emphasizing the balance between rational precautions and embracing the beauty of a deep connection. Shorter summary
Aug 09, 2014
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Friendship Is (Still) Countersignaling

5 min • 700 words • 169 comments
Scott discusses how countersignaling in social interactions works only when one has already established social competence, using personal experiences and dating advice as examples. Longer summary
Scott reflects on his evolution in social interactions, from a terrified teenager to a confident adult who uses self-deprecating humor. He explains that this change is possible due to his improved social skills and self-confidence. Scott then relates this to the concept of countersignaling, particularly in dating advice. He argues that 'being yourself' is a form of countersignaling that works only when you've already established a certain level of social competence. The post concludes that advice appropriate for socially adept individuals might be detrimental for beginners, highlighting the complexity of social signaling. Shorter summary