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Essays on social acceptance

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May 4, 2023ACX

Raise Your Threshold For Accusing People Of Faking Bisexuality

Scott Alexander presents evidence supporting the legitimacy of bisexual identity, explaining why many bisexuals primarily date the opposite sex despite genuine attraction to both.

14 min read 2,047 words

Jun 30, 2013SSC

The Lottery of Fascinations

Scott Alexander compares reactions to coming out as gay versus disliking math, introducing the concept of a 'Things To Be Fascinated About Lottery' to explain diverse interests and talents.

13 min read 1,951 words

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