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Essays on historical trends

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Feb 18, 2014SSC

Proposed Biological Explanations For Historical Trends In Crime

Scott Alexander explores biological factors like lead exposure, omega-6 fatty acids, and lithium levels as potential explanations for historical crime rate trends, particularly the possible increase from 1850 to 1980.

10 min read 1,487 words

Mar 4, 2013SSC

A Thrive/Survive Theory Of The Political Spectrum

Scott Alexander proposes a 'Thrive/Survive Theory' explaining political ideologies as optimizations for different environments, with rightism for survival and leftism for thriving in safety.

24 min read 3,584 words

developmental psychology historical trends political spectrum