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Essays on scientific methods

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Mar 26, 2015SSC

Extremism In Thought Experiment Is No Vice

Scott Alexander defends the use of extreme thought experiments in moral philosophy, using Phil Robertson's controversial remarks as an example to explain their necessity and purpose.

15 min read 2,226 words

Feb 16, 2015SSC

Did Falling Testosterone Affect Falling Crime?

Scott Alexander explores the potential link between falling testosterone levels and declining crime rates, finding the hypothesis intriguing but ultimately insufficient to explain observed crime trends.

10 min read 1,529 words

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