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"But" vs. "Yes, But"
Scott explains why it's important to explicitly acknowledge when you're wrong in an argument before moving on to your next point, rather than just continuing with 'but...'
4 min read 476 words
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Essays on social interaction
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Conversation Deliberately Skirts The Border Of Incomprehensibility
The post explores how neurotypical social interactions often involve indirect communication, which can be confusing for autistic individuals, and suggests that conversations may be deliberately designed to be unpredictable.
7 min read 1,076 words
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The Phatic And The Anti-Inductive
Scott examines phatic communication and anti-inductive systems, exploring their roles in social interactions, job-seeking, and psychotherapy, and suggests the value of balancing both approaches.
16 min read 2,342 words
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Friendship Is Countersignaling
Scott examines how friends use verbal teasing or 'slagging' as a form of countersignaling to demonstrate the strength of their friendship.
6 min read 921 words
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Giving and Accepting Apologies
Scott Alexander explores the nuances of apologies, their meanings, and societal implications, using personal and political examples to illustrate the complexities involved.
20 min read 3,033 words
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Going From California With An Aching In My Heart.
Scott Alexander bids farewell to California's Bay Area, praising its culture and the rationalist community while offering heartfelt tributes to friends who influenced him.
20 min read 2,997 words