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Bottomless Pits Of Suffering
Scott Alexander explores the challenges of utilitarianism when confronted with hidden or distant suffering, using examples like nursing homes and prisons to illustrate the ethical dilemma.
8 min read 1,144 words
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Court-ing Disaster
The post critiques the medical malpractice legal system through a neurologist's account of a lawsuit, highlighting flaws in court procedures and expert testimony.
11 min read 1,571 words