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Galton, Ehrlich, Buck
Scott Alexander explores the ethics of eugenics and population control through fictional debates, comparing historical figures and policies.
37 min read 5,708 words
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Model City Monday 11/8/21
Scott Alexander reviews several model city projects, analyzing their feasibility and unique challenges with a mix of skepticism and interest.
26 min read 3,942 words
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Defense Against The Dark Arts: Case Study #1
Scott identifies five logical fallacies in a popular anecdote about Steve Jobs rejecting Indian spirituality, arguing it succeeded through tribal appeal rather than logical merit, and uses it as a case study for why careful argument analysis must become automatic.
13 min read 1,992 words