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Against Ice Age Civilizations
Scott Alexander presents evidence against the existence of advanced Ice Age civilizations, particularly those rivaling ancient Egypt or 1700s Great Britain.
12 min read 1,792 words
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List Of Passages I Highlighted In My Copy Of Legal Systems Very Different From Ours
Scott Alexander shares fascinating excerpts from 'Legal Systems Very Different From Ours', highlighting unique aspects of various historical and cultural legal systems.
37 min read 5,663 words