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Links For November 2024
A diverse collection of news items, studies, and interesting facts from November 2024, covering topics from scientific discoveries to cultural phenomena.
42 min read 6,373 words
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Links for July 2024
Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of 41 links and news items, covering topics from science and politics to history and technology, with brief commentaries and insights.
21 min read 3,173 words
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Clarification On "Fake Tradition Is Traditional"
Scott Alexander refines his thoughts on tradition formation, proposing a three-part model that emphasizes the success of practical actions and those tied to tradition.
4 min read 476 words
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Fake Tradition Is Traditional
Scott Alexander defends the practice of looking to idealized traditions for inspiration, arguing it's a common and useful human approach to creativity and innovation.
10 min read 1,539 words
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Links For April 2024
Scott Alexander presents a curated list of 31 diverse links and news items, covering topics from politics and science to cultural phenomena and AI developments.
20 min read 3,065 words
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Links For February 2024
A compilation of 55 diverse links and brief commentaries on various topics, including scientific studies, historical anecdotes, cultural phenomena, and technological developments.
33 min read 5,036 words
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Links For November 2023
A collection of 47 diverse links and news items covering topics from religious practices to AI developments, with brief commentary on many items.
27 min read 4,069 words
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Seen In The Bay
Scott Alexander presents a visual tour of the Bay Area's eccentricities through a series of photos with humorous commentary.
26 min read 4,014 words
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Links For July 2023
A diverse collection of links and news items from July 2023, covering topics from historical curiosities to current technological and social developments.
24 min read 3,581 words
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Links For May 2023
Scott Alexander shares a diverse collection of links and news items, covering topics from architecture and history to AI developments and scientific studies, with brief commentary on many items.
24 min read 3,615 words
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Links For December 2022
Scott Alexander shares 57 diverse links and brief commentaries on topics ranging from politics and psychology to technology and culture.
35 min read 5,333 words
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Links For October
Scott Alexander presents a curated list of 41 diverse links and news items, covering topics from linguistics and technology to politics and popular culture, with brief commentary on each.
21 min read 3,111 words
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Links For September 2022
Scott Alexander shares 40 diverse and intriguing links and news items from September 2022, covering topics from AI advancements to political analysis and cultural observations.
19 min read 2,870 words
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Links For June
Scott Alexander shares 57 diverse links on topics including politics, science, technology, and culture, providing brief summaries and commentary on each.
24 min read 3,695 words
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Links For April
Scott Alexander shares 33 diverse links on topics ranging from history and science to technology and politics, offering brief summaries and commentary on each.
15 min read 2,290 words
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Links For October
A compilation of 30 diverse links on various topics including science, history, technology, and culture, with brief commentaries by Scott Alexander.
19 min read 2,850 words
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Links For September
Scott Alexander presents a curated list of 37 diverse and interesting links, covering topics from historical events to recent scientific studies, with brief summaries and occasional commentary.
22 min read 3,285 words
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Links For July
Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of interesting links and news items from July, covering topics from science and technology to politics and culture, with brief commentary on each.
19 min read 2,849 words
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Links For June
Scott Alexander presents a monthly collection of 42 diverse links covering topics from science, politics, culture, and technology, highlighting interesting findings and current events.
23 min read 3,442 words
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Links For May
Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of 37 links and interesting facts, covering topics from AI research and educational methods to historical anecdotes and current events.
17 min read 2,547 words
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No, Really, Why Are So Many Christians In Colombia Converting To Orthodox Judaism?
Scott Alexander examines the unusual trend of Colombian Christians converting to Orthodox Judaism, exploring various sociological and cultural explanations for this phenomenon.
23 min read 3,475 words
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Links For April
Scott Alexander shares 35 diverse links covering scientific studies, historical facts, cultural observations, and technological developments.
18 min read 2,718 words
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Highlights From The Comments On Class
Scott Alexander shares reader comments on his review of Fussell's class book, covering upper-class perspectives, class indicators, and political implications of class distinctions.
25 min read 3,772 words
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Links 5/20
Scott Alexander's links post covers historical oddities, scientific studies, social issues, and tech developments, ranging from pet monkeys to AI progress.
26 min read 3,906 words