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Aug 5, 2025ACX

Should Strong Gods Bet On GDP?

Scott examines Fukuyama's defense of liberalism as enabling tight-knit communities, and argues that economic constraints are what prevent more people from forming such communities today.

10 min read 1,518 words

Jul 5, 2021ACX

Model City Monday

Scott Alexander explores various modern independence-seeking projects, including charter cities and secessionist movements, discussing their potential and challenges.

22 min read 3,311 words

charter cities economic development effective altruism