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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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Somewhat Against Psychiatric Conditions As Domestication Failure
Scott Alexander examines a theory linking autism and schizophrenia to human self-domestication, initially dismissing it before reconsidering its merits in light of Williams Syndrome.
16 min read 2,422 words