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Links for May 2024
A wide-ranging collection of 40 news items and interesting facts, covering AI, politics, science, economics, and culture, with the author's commentary.
38 min read 5,840 words
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social trends
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Essays on social trends
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Links For October
Scott Alexander presents a curated list of 41 diverse links and news items, covering topics from linguistics and technology to politics and popular culture, with brief commentary on each.
21 min read 3,111 words
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Links For June
Scott Alexander shares 57 diverse links on topics including politics, science, technology, and culture, providing brief summaries and commentary on each.
24 min read 3,695 words
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Emotionally Valent Links Post
Scott shares emotionally charged thoughts on various topics, including education, relationships, free speech, rape statistics, medical residency, and a humorous Hitler anecdote.
9 min read 1,298 words
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Some preliminary responses to responses to the Anti-Reactionary FAQ
Scott Alexander responds to critiques of his Anti-Reactionary FAQ, addressing focus on recent trends, class gaps, sexual norms, equality, tone, and the concept of the Cathedral.
17 min read 2,510 words
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The Trend Evaluation Of All Values
The author analyzes results of a prediction contest about American political opinions, revealing participants' inaccuracies and biases in estimating current views and changes over time.
4 min read 552 words