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Choose Nonbook Review Finalists 2025
Scott asks readers to help select finalists for the Non-Book Review Contest by rating entries through a provided form, with voting open until June 20.
6 min read 789 words
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Essays on voting systems
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Vote In The 2024 Book Review Contest
Scott Alexander opens voting for the 2024 Book Review Contest, explaining the approval voting system and listing the finalists.
3 min read 325 words
SSC
Two Wolves And A Sheep
Scott Alexander presents multiple satirical scenarios of 'two wolves and a sheep deciding what to have for dinner' to critique various aspects of democracy and political behavior.
3 min read 462 words
SSC
Bicameral Reasoning
Scott Alexander explores 'bicameral reasoning', comparing how we often weigh issues equally (like the US Senate) instead of proportionally to their importance (like the House), leading to potentially skewed decision-making.
9 min read 1,249 words
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Fake Consensualism
Scott critiques the misuse of consent-based arguments to justify bans, arguing that they often disguise sacred values and can lead to more harm than good.
21 min read 3,252 words
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Imperfect Voting Systems
Scott explains why no perfect voting system exists, using examples to show how different voting procedures lead to different outcomes, and discusses mathematical proofs demonstrating that all reasonable voting systems must allow some tactical voting.
12 min read 1,806 words
LW
Introduction to Game Theory: Sequence Guide
Scott introduces a 10-post sequence on game theory fundamentals, drawing from 'The Art of Strategy' by Dixit and Nalebuff, with links to all planned posts.
2 min read 303 words