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Essays on kindness

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Mar 4, 2019SSC

Prospiracy Theories

Scott Alexander introduces 'prospiracy theories', positive conspiracy-style memes designed to spread true and beneficial information, in response to the rapid spread of conspiracy theories on social media.

1 min read 127 words

May 23, 2014SSC

SSC Gives A Graduation Speech

Scott Alexander gives a satirical graduation speech questioning the value of formal education and proposing an alternative basic income system, emphasizing kindness and epistemic humility.

41 min read 6,240 words

basic income education epistemic humility