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Dec 30, 2015
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7 min 961 words 132 comments
Scott introduces his new fiction project 'Unsong' with a surreal prologue mixing historical events and fantastical elements, set around the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. Longer summary
This post introduces Scott's new fiction project, 'Unsong'. The prologue sets up a surreal alternate history where the Apollo 8 mission in 1968 encounters an unexpected barrier in space. The narrative interweaves actual historical events with fantastical omens and portents, culminating in the spacecraft crashing into a 'crystal sphere' surrounding the Earth. The post ends with Scott announcing his plan to publish chapters of this story weekly on a dedicated website. Shorter summary
Mar 10, 2014
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2 min 237 words 16 comments
Scott presents a creative reinterpretation of the Bible using palindromes to represent key themes and stories from each major section. Longer summary
This post presents a creative interpretation of the Bible using palindromes. Each major section of the Bible is represented by one or more palindromes that capture key themes or stories. The author includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy, Judges, Prophets, Kings, & Writings, The Gospels, and Revelation. The post ends with some additional notes and apologies for omissions, as well as some extra palindromes that didn't fit into the main structure. Shorter summary
Dec 24, 2013
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4 min 523 words 35 comments
Scott Alexander shares a humorous Christmas poem parodying Dr. Seuss and the biblical story of King Herod, exploring the true meaning of Christmas. Longer summary
This post is a Christmas-themed parody poem in the style of Dr. Seuss, retelling the biblical story of King Herod and the Massacre of the Innocents. The poem humorously depicts Herod's attempt to prevent the birth of Jesus by stealing all the babies in Jewville. However, when Christmas still comes despite his actions, Herod realizes that the holiday might not be solely about Jesus. The poem ends with Herod having a change of heart, returning the children, and joining in the celebration. Scott Alexander notes that this is a repost from his old blog, which he has locked, and he's selectively reposting content he believes should be preserved. Shorter summary