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Highlights From The Comments On Twelve Rules
Scott Alexander reflects on reader comments about his review of Jordan Peterson's '12 Rules for Life', discussing interpretations of Peterson's philosophy and its impacts.
41 min read 6,219 words
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Book Review: Twelve Rules For Life
Scott Alexander reviews Jordan Peterson's 'Twelve Rules For Life', finding it surprisingly insightful and impactful despite some philosophical criticisms.
41 min read 6,320 words
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Clarification To “Sacred Principles As Exhaustible Resources”
Scott clarifies that he supports free speech for all, but criticizes deliberately seeking controversy when choosing speakers to defend free speech principles.
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Sacred Principles As Exhaustible Resources
Scott Alexander argues that overusing free speech to defend controversial figures may lead to a backlash against the principle itself, potentially depleting it as a societal resource.
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