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May 7, 2024ACX

Highlights From The Comments On "The Origin Of Woke"

Scott Alexander summarizes and responds to comments on his review of 'The Origins of Woke', covering various aspects of civil rights law, workplace discrimination, and the spread of 'wokeness'.

91 min read 14,068 words

Mar 22, 2021ACX

Adding My Data Point To The Discussion Of Substack Advances

Scott Alexander recounts his experience with Substack's advance payment offer, demonstrating that the company's strategy was likely motivated by genuine revenue predictions rather than sinister intentions.

6 min read 834 words

blogging business strategy controversy