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Links For October
Scott Alexander presents a curated list of 41 diverse links and news items, covering topics from linguistics and technology to politics and popular culture, with brief commentary on each.
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Links For September 2022
Scott Alexander shares 40 diverse and intriguing links and news items from September 2022, covering topics from AI advancements to political analysis and cultural observations.
19 min read 2,870 words
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Links For July
Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of interesting links and news items from July, covering topics from linguistics and AI to politics and economics.
20 min read 3,007 words
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Links For June
Scott Alexander shares 57 diverse links on topics including politics, science, technology, and culture, providing brief summaries and commentary on each.
24 min read 3,695 words
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Links For April
Scott Alexander shares 33 diverse links on topics ranging from history and science to technology and politics, offering brief summaries and commentary on each.
15 min read 2,290 words
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Links For February
Scott Alexander shares a diverse collection of links on topics ranging from scientific studies to cultural phenomena, with brief commentary on each.
27 min read 4,149 words
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Movie Review: Don't Look Up
Scott Alexander reviews 'Don't Look Up', critiquing its contradictory narratives about trusting science and experts vs. outsiders.
22 min read 3,400 words
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Links For November
Scott Alexander shares 34 varied links and pieces of information on topics including science, history, politics, and technology, with brief commentary on many items.
24 min read 3,596 words
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Highlights From The Comments On Great Families
Scott summarizes reader comments on his 'Secrets of the Great Families' post, covering additional examples, statistical discussions, and personal perspectives on family achievement.
40 min read 6,147 words
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Links For September
Scott Alexander presents a curated list of 37 diverse and interesting links, covering topics from historical events to recent scientific studies, with brief summaries and occasional commentary.
22 min read 3,285 words
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Links For July
Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of interesting links and news items from July, covering topics from science and technology to politics and culture, with brief commentary on each.
19 min read 2,849 words
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Links For June
Scott Alexander presents a monthly collection of 42 diverse links covering topics from science, politics, culture, and technology, highlighting interesting findings and current events.
23 min read 3,442 words
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Links For May
Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of 37 links and interesting facts, covering topics from AI research and educational methods to historical anecdotes and current events.
17 min read 2,547 words
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Mantic Monday: Grading My Trump Predictions
Scott Alexander evaluates his predictions about the Trump presidency, finding he performed about average overall with some notable successes and failures.
63 min read 9,658 words
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Richard Nixon Vs. Cool
Scott Alexander explores the dynamics of cool vs. uncool groups, relating it to Richard Nixon's college strategy of uniting outsiders against elites.
5 min read 689 words
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Highlights From The Comments On Class
Scott Alexander shares reader comments on his review of Fussell's class book, covering upper-class perspectives, class indicators, and political implications of class distinctions.
25 min read 3,772 words
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Highlights From The Comments On March Links
Scott Alexander reviews and responds to reader comments on various topics from his March Links post, providing additional context and clarifications.
18 min read 2,780 words
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A Modest Proposal For Republicans: Use The Word "Class"
Scott Alexander suggests Republicans should focus on fighting cultural classism to broaden their appeal and unite their base.
23 min read 3,524 words
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Ezra Klein On Vetocracy
Scott Alexander examines Ezra Klein's concept of 'vetocracy' and its implications for American governance and progress.
11 min read 1,563 words
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Statement on New York Times Article
Scott Alexander responds to a New York Times article about him, addressing what he sees as unfair claims and misrepresentations.
14 min read 2,111 words
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WebMD, And The Tragedy Of Legible Expertise
Scott Alexander discusses the trade-offs between accuracy and liability in medical information, extending the analysis to public health experts and the role of expertise in society.
30 min read 4,570 words
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Links 5/20
Scott Alexander's links post covers historical oddities, scientific studies, social issues, and tech developments, ranging from pet monkeys to AI progress.
26 min read 3,906 words
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Links 2/20
Scott Alexander presents a curated list of interesting links and news items on topics ranging from politics and science to technology and culture.
20 min read 3,021 words
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Links 12/19
A diverse collection of links to interesting articles, studies, and news items on topics ranging from history and science to politics and culture.
21 min read 3,212 words
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Links 10/19
A diverse collection of links on topics ranging from gerrymandering and health insurance to tech bubbles and extinction risk estimates, presented with minimal commentary.
20 min read 2,960 words