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Bounded Distrust
Scott Alexander explores how to navigate bias in media and expert opinions through understanding the unwritten rules of misrepresentation.
19 min read 2,818 words
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Too Good To Check: A Play In Three Acts
Scott Alexander analyzes the evolving narrative around a news story about ivermectin overdoses in Oklahoma hospitals, illustrating how cognitive biases and media dynamics can distort information.
17 min read 2,567 words