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SSC Journal Club: Dissolving The Fermi Paradox
Scott Alexander reviews a paper that claims to solve the Fermi Paradox by using probability distributions instead of point estimates in Drake Equation calculations.
7 min read 1,026 words
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Don’t Fear The Filter
Scott Alexander argues against several popular Great Filter explanations, emphasizing that the true Filter must be more consistent and thorough than common x-risks or alien interventions.
13 min read 1,909 words