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How The West Was Won
Scott Alexander distinguishes between 'universal culture' and 'Western culture', exploring how the former outcompetes all traditional cultures and the ethical implications of this process.
35 min read 5,388 words
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industrial revolution
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Essays on industrial revolution
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Book Review: What’s Wrong With The World
Scott Alexander reviews G.K. Chesterton's 'What's Wrong With The World', analyzing its critiques of early 20th century society and its proposed solutions.
29 min read 4,381 words