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The Emotional Support Animal Racket
Scott Alexander examines the problematic nature of emotional support animal letters, highlighting the ethical dilemmas for psychiatrists and the system's shortcomings.
10 min read 1,446 words
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Highlights From The Comments On Housing Density And Prices
Scott Alexander responds to criticism of his post on housing density and prices, refining but largely maintaining his argument that increased density can raise local prices.
51 min read 7,868 words
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Change My Mind: Density Increases Local But Decreases Global Prices
Scott Alexander argues that increasing housing density in a city may actually increase local prices due to induced demand, while lowering prices nationally.
10 min read 1,474 words
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Highlights From The Comments On NIMBYs
Scott Alexander highlights diverse comments on the NIMBY debate, exploring contrasting views on urban living and various aspects of urban development.
22 min read 3,290 words
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Raikoth: Cities, Land
The post details the housing, urban planning, and land use in Raikoth, a fictional country where people live in yurts and cities are designed for cleanliness and tranquility.
10 min read 1,521 words