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Do Life Hacks Ever Reach Fixation?
Scott Alexander examines why life hacks don't seem to reach universal adoption in society, despite potential competitive advantages.
8 min read 1,171 words
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Searching For One-Sided Tradeoffs
Scott Alexander discusses the concept of one-sided tradeoffs, using examples from college admissions to life hacks, and suggests ways to find opportunities for 'free' gains in various decisions.
18 min read 2,790 words