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"Deros And The Ur-Abduction" In Asterisk
Scott explores the recurring myth of evil underground humanoids across different cultures and time periods in an article written for Asterisk magazine's 'Weird' themed issue.
2 min read 265 words
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Your Book Review: God Emperor Of Dune
A review of 'God Emperor of Dune' by Frank Herbert, analyzing its themes of power, AI risk, and human evolution, while drawing parallels to modern concerns about artificial intelligence.
34 min read 5,165 words
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The Lizard People Of Alpha Draconis 1 Decided To Build An Ansible
Fiction by Scott Alexander
11 min read 1,655 words
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Five Planets In Search Of A Sci-Fi Story
Scott Alexander describes five fictional planets, each with a unique societal quirk that explores different sci-fi concepts and social commentary.
8 min read 1,160 words
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Promising The Moon
Scott Alexander argues that real technological progress is driven by usefulness and profitability, not the coolness factor often seen in futuristic predictions.
10 min read 1,526 words
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The Story Of Thanksgiving Is A Science-Fiction Story
Scott Alexander reframes the Thanksgiving story as a science fiction narrative to highlight its overlooked complexities and darker aspects.
8 min read 1,138 words