Scott Alexander summarizes and responds to reader comments on his article about Matt Yglesias and Nietzschean philosophy, exploring various perspectives on master and slave morality. Longer summary

This post highlights comments on Scott Alexander's article about Matt Yglesias and Nietzschean philosophy. It covers various perspectives on master and slave morality, critiques of different thinkers mentioned in the original post, and other related topics. The comments explore nuances in Nietzsche's philosophy, discuss the applicability of these concepts to modern society, and debate the merits of different moral frameworks. Shorter summary

Scott introduces an irregular classifieds thread for readers to advertise in various categories, providing guidelines and related resources. Longer summary

This post introduces an irregular classifieds thread where readers can advertise various things in the comments. Scott provides guidelines for organizing responses into categories like Employment, Dating, Read My Blog, Consume My Product/Service, Meetup, or Other. He emphasizes being respectful, especially regarding dating ads, and provides links to related resources such as job boards and dating directories. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander investigates why self-reported IQ scores in online surveys are implausibly high, identifying issues with conversion tools, reporting bias, and unreliable tests. Longer summary

Scott Alexander investigates why self-reported IQ scores in online surveys seem implausibly high. He analyzes data from two surveys (Less Wrong 2014 and Clearer Thinking 2023) and identifies three main issues: 1) A popular SAT to IQ conversion tool was inaccurate, inflating scores. 2) Only the smartest people tend to report their SAT scores, skewing the sample. 3) Self-reported IQ test scores are often inflated or based on unreliable tests. After accounting for these factors, he estimates the average IQ of the Clearer Thinking sample at 111 and the Less Wrong sample at 128, which he considers more plausible. Shorter summary

Scott announces a classifieds thread on his blog, explaining posting rules and providing related resources. Longer summary

This is an announcement for a trimonthly classifieds thread on Astral Codex Ten. Scott explains the rules for posting ads in different categories like employment, dating, blogs, products/services, meetups, and others. He provides links to related resources and reminds users to be respectful, especially regarding dating ads. The post also includes a cancellation notice for a San Jose / South Bay meetup. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander argues against the fear of a chatbot propaganda apocalypse, presenting several reasons why its impact would be limited and offering predictions for 2030. Longer summary

Scott Alexander expresses skepticism about the chatbot propaganda apocalypse, a concern that AI-powered chatbots could be used to spread disinformation at scale. He argues that the impact of such bots would be limited due to existing social and technological anti-bot filters, fear of backlash, and the likelihood that establishment narratives would benefit more than disinformation. Scott suggests that crypto scams are a more likely use for chatbots than political propaganda. He acknowledges that chatbots might decrease serendipitous friendships but also considers potential positive outcomes if chatbots become good at social interactions. The post concludes with several predictions about the impact of chatbots on online discourse by 2030. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander discusses reader comments on his cyclic theory of subcultures, addressing critiques and expanding on the model's applications and limitations. Longer summary

Scott Alexander discusses various comments on his post about a cyclic theory of subcultures. He addresses critiques and expansions of his model, including the role of loyalists, the importance of unassailable central figures, and how movements transition between phases. Scott also reflects on the current state of rationalism and effective altruism, provides his timeline for the rationalist movement, and explores the concept of status in subcultures. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander deletes his blog Slate Star Codex to prevent the New York Times from revealing his real name, citing professional and safety concerns. Longer summary

Scott Alexander announces the deletion of his blog Slate Star Codex due to a New York Times reporter planning to reveal his real name in an article. He explains his reasons for maintaining pseudonymity, including professional concerns as a psychiatrist and personal safety. Scott expresses hope that the NYT will reconsider their policy, allowing him to restore the blog. He provides alternative platforms for his community and asks supporters to politely contact the NYT about their doxxing policy. The post includes later edits addressing the eventual publication of the NYT article and its negative tone. Shorter summary

Scott introduces a recurring classified thread for advertisements, personals, success stories, and financial support requests, emphasizing respectful engagement. Longer summary

This post introduces a recurring classified thread on the blog, inviting readers to post advertisements, personals, and success stories from previous threads. Given current circumstances, the author also allows readers to request financial support, such as linking to GoFundMe campaigns. The post emphasizes respect for those seeking assistance, while acknowledging that donations are optional. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander announces a classified thread for advertisements, personals, and success stories, with uncertain frequency. Longer summary

This post announces a recurring classified thread on the blog, inviting readers to post advertisements, personals, and success stories from previous threads. The frequency of the thread is uncertain, described as possibly monthly, bimonthly, or occasional. Shorter summary

Scott introduces a classified thread for advertisements, personals, and success stories, with uncertain frequency. Longer summary

This post introduces a recurring classified thread on the blog, inviting readers to post advertisements, personals, and share success stories from previous threads. The exact frequency of the thread (monthly, bimonthly, or occasional) is uncertain. Shorter summary

Scott announces a classified thread for advertisements, personals, and success stories, with uncertain frequency. Longer summary

This post introduces a recurring classified thread for the blog community. It invites readers to post advertisements, personals, and share success stories from previous threads. The frequency of the thread is uncertain, described as possibly monthly, bimonthly, or occasional. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander celebrates Slate Star Codex's fifth anniversary by thanking the many people who have contributed to the blog's success and growth. Longer summary

Scott Alexander celebrates the fifth anniversary of Slate Star Codex, thanking numerous individuals and groups who have contributed to the blog's success. He expresses gratitude to those who have helped with technical aspects, moderation, organization of meetups, and content creation. Scott also thanks his supporters, advertisers, and even his critics for their decency. He acknowledges the value of the blog's community, particularly in comments and survey participation, which has enabled interesting research findings. Shorter summary

Scott announces a classified thread for advertisements, personals, and success stories, with uncertain frequency. Longer summary

This post announces a classified thread for the blog community, inviting readers to post advertisements, personals, and success stories from previous threads. The author expresses uncertainty about the frequency of these threads, suggesting they might be monthly, bimonthly, or occasional. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander examines the difficulties in creating consistent free speech norms beyond legal protections, proposing guidelines and emphasizing the role of community consensus. Longer summary

This post explores the complexities of establishing coherent principles around free speech norms beyond governmental protections. Scott Alexander discusses the challenges of balancing opinion expression, propensity signaling, and speech acts, using various examples to illustrate the nuances. He proposes some potential guidelines, such as allowing controversial opinions if they don't lead to dangerous actions, and not enforcing idiosyncratic rules through punishment. The post concludes by emphasizing the importance of community consensus in establishing norms and the need for clear rules in different types of communities. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander examines the challenges to free speech posed by centralized internet platforms and the difficulties in creating viable alternatives. Longer summary

Scott Alexander discusses the challenges of maintaining freedom of speech on the centralized web. He compares internet communities to corporate states, noting that instead of fostering competition, the internet has led to a few dominant platforms. He argues that these platforms' power over speech is concerning, as they can effectively censor unpopular ideas. The post examines the difficulties in creating alternative platforms, using the example of Voat's struggle to compete with Reddit. Scott concludes by warning of a potential 'two-tier marketplace of ideas' where unpopular ideas are relegated to stigmatized platforms, effectively silencing them. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander shares a diverse collection of interesting news items and links from July 2014, covering topics from philosophy and politics to science and pop culture. Longer summary

This post is a collection of interesting links and news items from July 2014. Scott covers a wide range of topics, including a plagiarism scandal involving Slavoj Zizek, a man claiming unclaimed African land for his daughter, artificial language generation, diet research, a Tumblr convention, online drug trade, religious preferences in America, and various other cultural, scientific, and political items. The post has a light, sometimes humorous tone, and often includes Scott's personal commentary on the news items. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander discusses the online forum Longecity, where users organize group buys of experimental chemicals, seeing it as a risky but intriguing counterbalance to slow drug approval processes. Longer summary

Scott Alexander expresses admiration for Longecity, an online forum where users organize group buys of experimental chemicals for self-experimentation. While acknowledging the dangers and irresponsibility of such practices, he finds a certain appeal in how it counteracts potential suppression of wonder drugs by slow-moving institutions. The post discusses examples of ongoing group buys, including attempts to replicate anti-aging experiments in rats. Scott concludes by suggesting that while this behavior is risky, it serves as a safeguard against dystopian scenarios where beneficial drugs are suppressed, reflecting a balance between institutional stupidity and population insanity in Western civilization. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander lists 60 predictions for 2014 across global events, online communities, and personal life, assigning probabilities to each. Longer summary

Scott Alexander makes a series of predictions for the year 2014, covering global events, online community developments, and personal matters. The predictions are assigned probabilities ranging from 50% to 99%. Global predictions include topics like Obamacare, wars, Bitcoin prices, and election outcomes. Online community predictions focus on various internet forums and organizations like Less Wrong, CFAR, and MIRI. Personal predictions cover Scott's job, relationships, lifestyle choices, and ideological stances. The post is structured as a list of predictions with associated probabilities, demonstrating Scott's interest in forecasting and rationality. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander compares the MsScribe Harry Potter fandom drama to his experiences in online micronations, arguing that such behavior reflects universal human social dynamics. Longer summary

Scott Alexander reflects on a famous incident in Harry Potter fandom involving a manipulative fan named MsScribe, drawing parallels to his own experiences in online micronation communities. He describes how both environments featured intense rivalries, sockpuppet accounts, and elaborate schemes for social manipulation. The post argues that this behavior is not unique to teenage girls or fan communities, but is a fundamental aspect of human nature that manifests in various group settings, from online forums to politics. Scott concludes that the MsScribe story perfectly encapsulates human social dynamics and would be the ideal artifact to explain humanity to aliens. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander reflects on 13 years of participating in Micras, a complex geopolitical role-playing game, discussing its impact on his life and the lessons learned about leadership and human behavior. Longer summary

Scott Alexander reflects on his 13-year involvement in a complex role-playing game called Micras, where participants simulate countries and cultures on a fictional planet. He discusses how this experience has shaped his real-life relationships, skills, and understanding of leadership and human behavior. Scott explains how the game's lack of rules mirrors real-world politics and social dynamics, providing valuable lessons in consensus-building and leadership. He also describes how creating fictional societies in Micras can be a deeply personal and introspective experience, reflecting one's values and evolving worldview. Shorter summary

Scott Alexander organizes online groups for the game 'Fermat's Last Stand', providing player lists and DM contact information, and invites potential replacements to comment. Longer summary

Scott Alexander organizes players for the game 'Fermat's Last Stand' into three online groups led by different DMs (Scott, Charlie, and Karl), based on time zones, friendships, and belief diversity. He provides contact information for the DMs and lists the players in each group, requesting some to send their email addresses. Scott also mentions meatspace groups and a DM Google Group for coordination. He invites interested individuals who missed the initial coordination to comment with their details for potential replacement spots. Shorter summary