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Metis And Bodybuilders
Scott examines how scientific research has challenged traditional bodybuilding wisdom about rest periods, questioning the reliability of practical wisdom ('metis') compared to academic studies.
16 min read 2,403 words
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Essays on metis
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Book Review: Legal Systems Very Different From Ours
Scott reviews David Friedman's book on unconventional legal systems, exploring how different societies have developed unique ways to enforce laws and resolve conflicts without centralized government.
36 min read 5,431 words
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Book Review: Seeing Like A State
Scott Alexander reviews 'Seeing Like A State', examining how state efforts to standardize and control societies often backfire by ignoring local knowledge.
74 min read 11,326 words