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More Memorable Passages From "The Man Without A Face"
Scott Alexander shares memorable anecdotes from Masha Gessen's Putin biography, highlighting Russian politics, culture, and Putin's character.
15 min read 2,202 words
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Essays on Soviet Union
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Kolmogorov Complicity And The Parable Of Lightning
Scott Alexander examines the concept of 'Kolmogorov complicity' and its implications for scientific inquiry under oppressive orthodoxies, using historical and hypothetical examples.
24 min read 3,652 words
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Book Review: Chronicles Of Wasted Time
Scott Alexander reviews Malcolm Muggeridge's autobiography, examining his experiences exposing Stalin's regime and the West's willful ignorance of Soviet crimes.
48 min read 7,335 words
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Book Review: Red Plenty
Scott reviews 'Red Plenty', a book about Soviet economic planning, discussing its initial promise, challenges, and ultimate failure.
28 min read 4,221 words