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Your Book Review: Silver Age Marvel Comics
This review examines the importance of Silver Age Marvel Comics (1961-1965) as modern mythology, discussing their innovations and impact on comic book history.
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Essays on innovation
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Updates on Lumina Probiotic
Scott Alexander updates on Lumina probiotic, discussing FDA trials, effectiveness, potential risks, and his nuanced stance on the product.
12 min read 1,707 words
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Billionaires, Surplus, And Replaceability
Scott Alexander examines the justification for billionaire wealth, introducing the concept of replaceability to challenge the standard neoliberal defense.
11 min read 1,637 words
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Slightly Against Underpopulation Worries
Scott Alexander argues that underpopulation concerns are overstated and likely irrelevant due to expected technological changes by 2100.
22 min read 3,325 words
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List Of Fictional Cryptocurrencies Banned By The SEC
Scott Alexander presents a satirical list of fictional cryptocurrencies and the humorous reasons for their ban by the SEC.
6 min read 866 words
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Financial Incentives Are Weaker Than Social Incentives But Very Important Anyway
Scott Alexander critiques an NYT article on the weakness of financial incentives, arguing that they remain crucial as a counterweight to powerful social incentives.
11 min read 1,611 words
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Book Review: Zero To One
Scott Alexander reviews 'Zero To One' by Peter Thiel, discussing its advice on creating monopolies, believing in secrets, and embracing definite optimism for successful startups.
39 min read 5,908 words
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Reverse Voxsplaining: Brand-Name Drugs
Scott argues against Vox's proposal for drug price controls, citing studies that such policies would significantly reduce pharmaceutical innovation and potentially cost millions of life-years long-term.
31 min read 4,731 words
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A Something Sort Of Like Left-Libertarianism-ist Manifesto
Scott Alexander advocates for a political philosophy combining free markets with social welfare, proposing market-based alternatives to current welfare programs and regulations.
23 min read 3,475 words