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Links For January 2024
Scott Alexander's monthly links post covers diverse topics from AI developments and genetic research to historical anecdotes and local news, with a mix of serious analysis and humor.
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Flynn Effect
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Essays on Flynn Effect
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The Wisdom of the Ancients
Scott Alexander debunks a study claiming Victorians were smarter than modern people, showing it's based on flawed data comparison and ignores crucial factors like selection bias and demographics.
15 min read 2,281 words