ACX
You Don't Hate Polyamory, You Hate People Who Write Books
Scott Alexander argues against judging polyamory based on memoirs or advice books, as these are often written by unrepresentative individuals.
12 min read 1,717 words
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Seen In The Bay
Scott Alexander presents a visual tour of the Bay Area's eccentricities through a series of photos with humorous commentary.
26 min read 4,014 words
ACX
Your Book Review: Public Citizens
A review of 'Public Citizens' by Paul Sabin, examining how Ralph Nader's public interest movement transformed American governance, with both positive and negative long-term effects.
40 min read 6,127 words
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The Toxoplasma Of Rage
Scott Alexander explores how controversial ideas spread more effectively than uncontroversial ones, using examples from activism and media to illustrate this 'toxoplasma of rage' effect.
43 min read 6,597 words