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Clarification On "Fake Tradition Is Traditional"
Scott Alexander refines his thoughts on tradition formation, proposing a three-part model that emphasizes the success of practical actions and those tied to tradition.
4 min read 476 words
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Book Review: The New Sultan
Scott Alexander reviews a book on Erdogan's rise to power in Turkey, analyzing the factors that led to democratic backsliding and considering lessons for other democracies.
51 min read 7,803 words
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[ACC Entry] Are Islam And Liberal Democracy Compatible?
The post examines the compatibility of Islam and liberal democracy by analyzing six Muslim-majority countries, finding a wide spectrum of outcomes and concluding that Islam often acts as an obstacle to liberal democracy.
99 min read 15,303 words