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Essays on First Amendment

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Mar 8, 2014SSC

The Slate Star Codex Political Spectrum Quiz

Scott Alexander creates a political quiz to distinguish between object-level and meta-level thinking, based on consistent application of principles across different scenarios.

10 min read 1,450 words

Dec 29, 2013SSC

The Spirit Of The First Amendment

Scott Alexander argues for a legitimate 'spirit of the First Amendment' that protects the marketplace of ideas, criticizing tactics that silence rather than address arguments.

10 min read 1,520 words

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