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Misperceptions On Moloch
Scott Alexander addresses misconceptions about Moloch and human values, clarifying points from his previous post on the subject.
8 min read 1,160 words
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Meditations On Moloch
Scott Alexander analyzes Moloch as a metaphor for destructive societal coordination problems, using various examples to show how competing incentives can lead to negative outcomes.
97 min read 14,959 words