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Setting The Default
Scott Alexander uses a couples therapy case to explore how cultural defaults influence our judgments on relationship issues, reflecting on the importance of culture wars in shaping societal norms.
14 min read 2,165 words
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Raikoth: Symbolic Beads
Scott Alexander describes a fictional society's use of symbolic bead necklaces to redirect status games towards charitable giving.
9 min read 1,300 words