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Pause For Thought: The AI Pause Debate
Scott Alexander reviews a debate on AI development pauses, discussing various strategies and their potential impacts on AI safety and progress.
38 min read 5,768 words
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Your Book Review: Public Choice Theory And The Illusion Of Grand Strategy
A review of Richard Hanania's book arguing that public choice theory, not grand strategy, explains US foreign policy decisions and their often devastating consequences.
52 min read 8,023 words
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Highlights From The Comments On Self-Determination
Scott Alexander discusses various perspectives on self-determination, addressing issues like status quo bias, group rights, and the complexities of applying consistent principles to secession cases.
24 min read 3,625 words
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Ukraine Thoughts And Links
Scott Alexander analyzes the Ukraine conflict, discussing international norms, risks of escalation, and Western responses, while providing various related links and resources.
30 min read 4,611 words