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Your Book Review: Real Raw News
The review analyzes Real Raw News, a popular conspiracy theory website, examining its content, appeal, and implications in the context of modern media consumption and AI technology.
55 min read 8,377 words
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fake news
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Essays on fake news
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Use Prediction Markets To Fund Investigative Reporting
Scott proposes using prediction markets to fund investigative journalism, potentially solving the issue of funding quality reporting in the digital age.
8 min read 1,228 words
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Bush Did North Dakota
Scott Alexander introduces the 'North Dakota Constant' to explain why about 33% of people tend to believe in conspiracy theories in surveys, regardless of evidence.
9 min read 1,316 words
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Creationism, Unchallenged
Scott Alexander examines the impact of media coverage on fringe beliefs like creationism, suggesting that reduced coverage doesn't necessarily lead to their spread.
6 min read 920 words