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Short Book Reviews April 2019
Scott Alexander reviews three books: a controversial psychotherapy text, an introduction to Lacan's philosophy, and a rationalist-themed fantasy novel.
19 min read 2,831 words
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I liked Lovecraft countless primaeval aeons before it was cool
Scott Alexander criticizes the humorous adaptations of Lovecraft's work in geek culture, arguing they miss the author's intent to create a sense of the strange and transcendent.
11 min read 1,618 words