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Essays on abuse

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Sep 30, 2022ACX

Highlights From The Comments On Unpredictable Reward

Scott Alexander explores various commenters' insights on the neuroscience of reward, happiness, and relationships, expanding on his original post about unpredictable rewards.

31 min read 4,682 words

Jul 16, 2019SSC

Against Lie Inflation

Scott Alexander argues against broadening the definitions of words like 'lie' and 'abuse', as it dilutes their meaning and reduces their usefulness in identifying problematic behavior.

14 min read 2,119 words

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