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May 15, 2013
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1 min 117 words 3 comments
Scott Alexander provides an index of his blog posts about Raikoth, a constructed society he created, covering various aspects of its culture and structure. Longer summary
This post serves as an index for Scott Alexander's series of blog posts about his constructed society called Raikoth. The index lists seven posts covering various aspects of Raikoth, including laws, language, society, corruption, priesthood, cities, land, symbolic beads, economics, relationships, history, religion, and science. The post also includes a link to a related article titled 'Five Thousand Years In An Alternate Universe'. Shorter summary
May 11, 2013
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10 min 1,300 words 45 comments
Scott Alexander describes a fictional society's use of symbolic bead necklaces to redirect status games towards charitable giving. Longer summary
This post describes a fictional society called Raikoth and its innovative approach to redirecting status games towards charitable giving. The society uses a system of symbolic beads worn as necklaces to convey personal information and social protocols. The most significant part of this system involves government-issued beads that indicate income levels and charitable donations. This setup encourages wealthy individuals to donate to charity to maintain their status, effectively turning charitable giving into the primary status game in the society. The post explores how this system might work and its potential effects on social behavior and wealth signaling. Shorter summary
May 06, 2013
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22 min 2,956 words 129 comments
Scott Alexander presents Raikoth, his fictional utopian society, which strives for perfection in language, government, and population through unique systems and practices. Longer summary
Scott Alexander describes Raikoth, a fictional utopian society he created. Raikoth is an island nation of 8 million people that aims for perfection in three areas: language, government, and population. They use Kadhamic, a 'perfect language' designed for philosophical rigor, and are governed by AI 'Angels' that make decisions based on utilitarian calculations. The population is carefully managed through birth control, exile of criminals, and selective breeding. Education focuses on meditation, psychedelic experiences, and rationality. The post provides detailed information about Raikoth's history, government structure, societal norms, and educational system. Shorter summary