Scott Alexander introduces four adversarial collaboration contest entries to be published over the week, with a subsequent reader vote to determine the $1000 prize winner.
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Scott Alexander announces the publication of four entries from the adversarial collaboration contest. These collaborations involve two people with opposing views on a controversial topic working together to present a unified summary of evidence and implications. The four entries cover topics such as the US education system's service to advanced students, Islam's compatibility with liberal democracy, mandatory childhood vaccination, and transitioning for transgender children. Scott will post one entry per day and then open a poll for readers to vote on their favorite, with his own vote counting for 5% of the total. The winning entry will receive a $1000 prize, funded by Patreon donations.
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