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Blogging The Anissimov – Smith Reaction Debate
Scott Alexander reviews and critiques a polite but underwhelming video debate between Noah Smith and Michael Anissimov on neoreactionary ideas.
21 min read 3,172 words
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Empire/Forest Fire
Scott Alexander critiques the Reactionary concept of 'left singularity', arguing that reigns of terror typically follow repressive right-wing regimes rather than gradual leftward shifts in democracies.
15 min read 2,191 words
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The Anti-Reactionary FAQ
This post systematically rebuts common Reactionary political beliefs on topics like societal decline, traditional governance, progress, and social issues through data analysis and historical examples.
228 min read 35,234 words
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Reactionary Philosophy In An Enormous, Planet-Sized Nutshell
The post provides a comprehensive overview of Reactionary philosophy and its critiques of modern progressive society, attempting to present these controversial ideas fairly for the sake of debate.
108 min read 16,672 words