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Contra Kavanagh On Fideism
Scott Alexander defends his thorough analysis of ivermectin studies, arguing that dismissing controversial topics without addressing evidence can inadvertently promote conspiracy theories.
23 min read 3,470 words
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Highlights From The Comments On "Don't Look Up"
Scott Alexander responds to comments on his 'Don't Look Up' movie review, addressing criticisms and exploring various interpretations of the film.
19 min read 2,853 words
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The Phrase "No Evidence" Is A Red Flag For Bad Science Communication
Scott Alexander criticizes the misleading use of 'no evidence' in science communication and suggests more nuanced alternatives.
10 min read 1,478 words
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Style Guide: Not Sounding Like An Evil Robot
Scott Alexander offers a style guide to help writers avoid sounding overly robotic or scientific when discussing everyday topics, providing specific word replacements and usage guidelines.
9 min read 1,311 words
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Reporter Degrees Of Freedom
Scott Alexander critiques media reporting of scientific studies, showing how the same study can lead to vastly different headlines and interpretations, often misrepresenting the actual findings.
16 min read 2,352 words
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Fix Science In Half An Hour
Scott Alexander humorously proposes a reality TV show called 'Replication Lab!' to address the crisis of replication in psychology by making the process more entertaining.
3 min read 456 words
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Where's Your Sense of Mystery?
Scott analyzes why people are more curious about pseudoscience than real science, arguing that our sense of mystery is an evolutionary algorithm that responds to solvability, worldview-altering potential, social status, and human-level problems rather than actual importance.
11 min read 1,562 words