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Contra Smith On Jewish Selective Immigration
Scott Alexander argues that Jewish overachievement is real and deserves continued study, countering Noah Smith's attempt to downplay its significance.
26 min read 3,906 words
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Suicide Hotspots Of The World
Scott investigates unusually high suicide rates in Guyana, Greenland, and Siberian regions, exploring potential ethnic, cultural, and social factors contributing to these trends.
20 min read 3,045 words
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Guns and States 2: Son of a Gun
Scott Alexander offers follow-up insights on his guns and states analysis, addressing cultural factors, rape correlations, replication issues, and the complexity of gun control debates.
7 min read 1,020 words