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Essays on Charles Murray

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Apr 12, 2017SSC

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.

7 min read 996 words

Apr 11, 2017SSC

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.

7 min read 1,046 words

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