ACX
The Media Very Rarely Lies
Scott Alexander argues that media rarely lies outright but often misleads through lack of context, making censorship of 'misinformation' problematic.
12 min read 1,749 words
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In Partial, Grudging Defense Of The Hearing Voices Movement
Scott Alexander examines the Hearing Voices Movement, discussing its benefits and limitations in treating psychosis while emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to mental health care.
32 min read 4,900 words
ACX
Statement on New York Times Article
Scott Alexander responds to a New York Times article about him, addressing what he sees as unfair claims and misrepresentations.
14 min read 2,111 words
SSC
Update On My Situation
Scott Alexander updates readers on his situation post-blog deletion, discussing job transitions, potential move to Substack, and future plans while maintaining anonymity.
7 min read 931 words
SSC
NYT Is Threatening My Safety By Revealing My Real Name, So I Am Deleting The Blog
Scott Alexander deletes his blog Slate Star Codex to prevent the New York Times from revealing his real name, citing professional and safety concerns.
10 min read 1,408 words
SSC
Don’t Fear The Simulators
Scott Alexander argues against the fear of angering simulators by testing if we're in a simulation, stating that competent simulators would prevent discovery or expect such tests as part of civilizational development.
5 min read 678 words
SSC
Contra NYT On Economists On Education
Scott Alexander criticizes a New York Times article for misrepresenting economists' views on education vouchers, showing the data actually indicates more support than opposition among economists.
4 min read 517 words
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If You Can’t Make Predictions, You’re Still In A Crisis
Scott Alexander argues that psychology is indeed in crisis, contrary to a New York Times article's claim, due to issues like publication bias and low replication rates.
13 min read 1,866 words
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The Virtue of Silence
Scott Alexander explores the ethical implications of publicly debating medical confidentiality breaches, introducing the concept of the 'Virtue of Silence' as a potential solution.
8 min read 1,227 words