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Apr 09, 2014
ssc
1 min 120 words 60 comments
Scott presents a dermatology pop quiz with three statements, asking readers to identify and explain the two true ones. Longer summary
Scott presents a dermatology pop quiz in the form of a 'Two Truths and a Lie' game, offering three statements about skin-related facts and asking readers to choose which two they think are true and explain why. The statements cover skin cancer distribution, acne's relation to longevity, and Botox as a potential depression treatment. Scott notes that this is a shorter post and, based on the comments, admits that the quiz might have been too easy. Shorter summary
Mar 08, 2014
ssc
11 min 1,450 words 219 comments
Scott Alexander creates a political quiz to distinguish between object-level and meta-level thinking, based on consistent application of principles across different scenarios. Longer summary
Scott Alexander presents a political spectrum quiz designed to differentiate between 'Object-Level Thinkers' and 'Meta-Level Thinkers'. The quiz consists of pairs of questions on controversial political issues, where each pair tests the same principle but in different contexts. Participants are scored based on how consistently they apply principles across different scenarios. The post includes 12 questions (6 pairs), scoring instructions, and commentary on the quiz's inspiration and design. Scott also invites readers to suggest improvements or additional questions. Shorter summary