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Albion’s Seed, Genotyped
Scott Alexander discusses a genetic study that largely confirms historical American migration patterns described in 'Albion's Seed', noting both its confirmations and areas of confusion.
5 min read 632 words
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SSC Gives A Wedding Speech
Scott Alexander delivers a wedding speech for Mike and Hannah Blume, blending personal anecdotes, humor, and reflections on the couple's potential impact on future generations.
11 min read 1,580 words
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Does Race Exist? Does Culture?
Scott Alexander uses an analogy between race and culture to argue that mathematical clustering arguments don't determine whether race 'exists' any more than they determine whether culture 'exists'.
18 min read 2,743 words