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Raikoth: Symbolic Beads
Scott Alexander describes a fictional society's use of symbolic bead necklaces to redirect status games towards charitable giving.
9 min read 1,300 words
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Raikoth: Cities, Land
The post details the housing, urban planning, and land use in Raikoth, a fictional country where people live in yurts and cities are designed for cleanliness and tranquility.
10 min read 1,521 words
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Raikoth: Corruption, Priesthood
The post details the Third Eye surveillance system and Priesthood of Truth in the fictional society of Raikoth, exploring how these institutions work to prevent corruption and maintain social order.
9 min read 1,389 words
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Raikoth: Laws, Language, and Society
Scott Alexander presents Raikoth, his fictional utopian society, which strives for perfection in language, government, and population through unique systems and practices.
20 min read 2,956 words
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Things I Learned By Spending Five Thousand Years In An Alternate Universe
Scott Alexander reflects on 13 years of participating in Micras, a complex geopolitical role-playing game, discussing its impact on his life and the lessons learned about leadership and human behavior.
18 min read 2,651 words