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Feb 14, 2018
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9 min 1,190 words 133 comments podcast (12 min)
Scott Alexander humorously presents and comments on bizarre search terms that led people to his blog, Slate Star Codex. Longer summary
Scott Alexander reviews unusual search terms that led people to his blog, Slate Star Codex. The post is a humorous collection of bizarre, sometimes disturbing, and often nonsensical search queries. Scott groups similar queries together and adds witty commentary, creating a comedic effect through the juxtaposition of unrelated or absurd concepts. The post highlights the strange and varied interests of internet users, as well as common misspellings of terms like 'Glasgow Coma Scale' and 'Slate Star Codex'. Shorter summary
Feb 03, 2014
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19 min 2,577 words 79 comments
Scott Alexander analyzes bizarre and amusing search terms that led people to his blog, revealing unexpected insights into internet users' interests and concerns. Longer summary
Scott Alexander humorously examines the search terms that have led people to his blog, Slate Star Codex. He categorizes these terms into various amusing groups, including people searching for information about incest, polyamory critics, time travelers, political manifestos, students trying to cheat on homework, and people interested in albino black people. The post highlights the often bizarre, sometimes concerning, and frequently hilarious nature of internet searches, providing insight into the diverse and unexpected interests of online users. Scott uses this data to reflect on how these searches can provide a window into people's real thoughts and concerns, often differing greatly from what we might expect. Shorter summary
Scott Alexander investigates and humorously addresses a recurring search query about 'alien thickness', tracing it to a 7th-grade science assignment and offering guidance on solving the problem. Longer summary
Scott Alexander humorously addresses a recurring search query about 'alien thickness' that has been leading people to his blog. He traces the source to a 7th-grade science assignment from a school in Los Angeles. Scott explains that the question likely refers to an online simulation about alien phenotypes, which the students aren't aware of. He then proceeds to guide the students through the problem-solving process, explaining how to approach the question using logical deduction and test-taking skills. The post ends with Scott sharing a personal anecdote about passing an exam on a subject he knew nothing about, emphasizing the importance of test-taking skills. Shorter summary
Apr 21, 2013
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6 min 755 words 12 comments
Scott Alexander humorously responds to bizarre search terms that have led people to his blog, covering a wide range of topics with wit and sarcasm. Longer summary
This blog post is a humorous compilation of unusual and often absurd search terms that have led people to Scott Alexander's blog. Scott provides witty responses to many of these search queries, showcasing his characteristic blend of humor, skepticism, and intellectual curiosity. The post touches on various topics including misspellings of the blog's name, peculiar questions about aliens and ethics, recurring themes of incest-related searches, and random philosophical or scientific inquiries. Scott's responses range from puns and pop culture references to sarcastic remarks and occasional genuine concern. Shorter summary