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Some Unintuitive Properties Of Polygenic Disorders
Scott Alexander uses simulations to explain why seemingly counterintuitive arguments against the genetic basis of schizophrenia are misleading.
11 min read 1,561 words
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Essays on eugenics
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Galton, Ehrlich, Buck
Scott Alexander explores the ethics of eugenics and population control through fictional debates, comparing historical figures and policies.
37 min read 5,708 words
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Highlights From The Comments On Kids And Climate Change
Scott responds to various reader comments on his article about having children despite climate change, addressing critiques and expanding on several points.
35 min read 5,387 words
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Social Censorship: The First Offender Model
Scott Alexander explores how minority views can be silenced through social censorship, using a 'first offender model' to explain the maintenance of taboos despite significant private support.
8 min read 1,160 words
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The Alzheimer Photo
Scott Alexander analyzes a photo of Alois Alzheimer's research team, discussing the reasons for their scientific productivity and theorizing about patterns of scientific progress.
7 min read 969 words
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Raikoth: Laws, Language, and Society
Scott Alexander presents Raikoth, his fictional utopian society, which strives for perfection in language, government, and population through unique systems and practices.
20 min read 2,956 words