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Postmodernism For Rationalists (my attempt)
Scott Alexander explains postmodernism to rationalists, using the Dark Age debate as an example, and discusses its applications, risks, and critiques.
15 min read 2,218 words
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Highlights From The Comments On Dark Ages
Scott Alexander summarizes and responds to comments on his Dark Ages post, addressing debates about the timeline, historical continuity, and implications of the concept.
17 min read 2,536 words
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Were There Dark Ages?
Scott Alexander argues that the Dark Ages in Western Europe (500-1000 AD) did occur, presenting evidence of economic, demographic, and intellectual decline during this period.
34 min read 5,119 words