ACX
Contra Weyl On Technocracy
Scott Alexander critiques Glen Weyl's anti-technocracy essay, arguing for a more nuanced view of formal mechanisms in decision-making and defending rationalist approaches.
36 min read 5,537 words
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Weyl Contra Me On Technocracy
Glen Weyl responds to Scott Alexander's critique of his technocracy essay, clarifying his position and defending his arguments while acknowledging some limitations.
8 min read 1,183 words
SSC
Book Review: Hoover
The review examines Herbert Hoover's life, from his business success and humanitarian work to his presidency and post-presidential career, presenting him as a complex and influential figure in American history.
77 min read 11,786 words
SSC
Conflict Vs. Mistake
Scott Alexander explores the conflict vs. mistake theory dichotomy in politics, reflecting on his own mistake theory bias and considering the merits of conflict theory.
19 min read 2,885 words