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Contra Huemer On Morals
A dialogue critiques Michael Huemer's view on objective moral truths, arguing that moral changes are driven by wealth and societal conditions rather than convergence on objective truth.
19 min read 2,897 words
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Don’t Be An Asch-Hole
Scott Alexander explores a thought experiment based on the Asch conformity experiment to examine the strength and flexibility of personal beliefs and societal norms.
9 min read 1,266 words
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Compound Interest Is The Least Powerful Force In The Universe
Scott Alexander critiques Ezra Klein's argument that white Americans have benefited from compound interest on wealth stolen from African Americans, citing evidence that wealth rarely persists across generations.
16 min read 2,465 words