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The Secret Of Our Success

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Jun 7, 2019SSC

Addendum To “Enormous Nutshell”: Competing Selectors

Scott Alexander explains a reactionary philosophy model distinguishing between culturally evolved (right-wing) and memetically evolved (left-wing) policies, exploring its implications and potential applications.

14 min read 2,073 words

Jun 6, 2019SSC

Asymmetric Weapons Gone Bad

Scott Alexander examines how increased rational debate doesn't always lead to truth, using personal and societal examples, and suggests ways to carefully approach traditions and changes.

25 min read 3,807 words

communism cultural evolution debate