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Studies On Slack
Scott Alexander examines the role of slack in evolutionary systems, arguing that a balance between competition and cooperation often leads to optimal outcomes in various domains.
50 min read 7,597 words
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Essays on competition
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Highlights From The Comments On College Admissions
Scott Alexander summarizes and responds to reader comments on his article about increasing competition in college admissions, covering various factors and perspectives on the issue.
35 min read 5,304 words
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Contra Robinson On Public Food
Scott Alexander argues against Nathan Robinson's proposal for public cafeterias, instead favoring a system of food vouchers with taxes and subsidies to promote healthy eating.
34 min read 5,158 words
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The Goddess of Everything Else
A mythological tale contrasts the Goddess of Cancer's primal drives with the Goddess of Everything Else's push for cooperation and progress, showing how the latter gradually wins over creation.
16 min read 2,353 words
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Book Review: Infinite Jest (alternate title: “Look At Me! I Read Infinite Jest!”)
A review of David Foster Wallace's 'Infinite Jest', exploring its themes, structure, and critique of postmodern society through comparison with 'Illuminatus' and analysis of its complex narrative.
24 min read 3,598 words