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Ye Olde Bay Area House Party
Scott Alexander writes a satirical account of a Bay Area house party, mocking various tech and social trends in a Chaucer-inspired style.
22 min read 3,370 words
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Essays on environmentalism
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Galton, Ehrlich, Buck
Scott Alexander explores the ethics of eugenics and population control through fictional debates, comparing historical figures and policies.
37 min read 5,708 words
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Your Book Review: The Wizard And The Prophet
A review of 'The Wizard and the Prophet' by Charles Mann, exploring contrasting approaches to human-nature relationships through the lives of William Vogt and Norman Borlaug.
41 min read 6,332 words
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What Happened To 90s Environmentalism?
Scott Alexander examines the fate of 1990s environmental concerns, finding a mix of solved problems, exaggerated issues, and ongoing challenges that have faded from public attention.
44 min read 6,792 words
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Fundamental Value Differences Are Not That Fundamental
Scott Alexander argues that fundamental value differences are less common and less aligned with political tribes than often assumed, emphasizing the need for coexistence despite varying values.
23 min read 3,412 words
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Is Everything A Religion?
Scott Alexander examines the trend of labeling various ideologies as 'religions', arguing that this approach is often overly broad and potentially misleading.
11 min read 1,621 words
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Doing your good deed for the day
A study shows people who do one good deed are less likely to do another soon after, suggesting moral behavior operates on a limited resource that gets depleted.
7 min read 1,071 words