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Essays on left-wing politics

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Jul 23, 2024ACX

Some Practical Considerations Before Descending Into An Orgy Of Vengeance

Scott Alexander argues against conservatives adopting cancel culture tactics, presenting practical reasons why this approach would be counterproductive and harmful.

30 min read 4,561 words

Jun 7, 2019SSC

Addendum To “Enormous Nutshell”: Competing Selectors

Scott Alexander explains a reactionary philosophy model distinguishing between culturally evolved (right-wing) and memetically evolved (left-wing) policies, exploring its implications and potential applications.

14 min read 2,073 words

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