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Links 10/15: Bride of Linkenstein
A collection of interesting links covering science, education, politics and culture, with Scott Alexander's commentary and analysis on each.
20 min read 2,965 words
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Links 10/15: Take Back Your Link
A collection of links covering economics, science, history and technology, ranging from historical oddities and new research to cultural developments and scientific discoveries.
19 min read 2,911 words
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Links 10/16: New URLeans
Scott shares various interesting news items and studies spanning history, science, politics, and technology, with commentary on each item's significance or irony.
13 min read 1,888 words
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Links 10/17: Martin LuthURL
A collection of interesting links covering topics from ancient Roman demographics to modern AI developments, criminal justice issues, and cultural oddities.
14 min read 2,116 words
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Links 11/17: Sri Linka
A collection of links covering topics from drug regulation and genetic testing to tax reform and AI developments, with Scott's commentary on each item.
19 min read 2,812 words
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Links 11/18: MayflowURL
A diverse collection of links covering history, science, politics, culture, and curiosities, presented with humor and interesting facts.
14 min read 2,099 words
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Links 11/14: I Link, Therefore I Am
Scott shares a collection of interesting links covering various topics from American chestnut restoration to scientific findings, political events, and cultural observations.
14 min read 2,067 words
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Links 11/15: Alinkxander Hamilton
A collection of interesting links spanning topics from CRISPR technology to economic studies, with Scott's commentary on each item.
14 min read 2,120 words
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Links 11/15: Linksgiving
A curated collection of interesting links covering science, history, politics and culture, with brief commentary from Scott Alexander on each item.
12 min read 1,812 words
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Links 11/16: Site Unseen
Scott Alexander shares a collection of interesting links and studies on various topics, including scientific research, cultural observations, and current events, with brief commentary on each.
9 min read 1,395 words
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Links 1/16: Link A Thief In The Night
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links spanning history, science, economics, and current events, with topics ranging from ancient Greek snake warfare to modern AI development.
17 min read 2,516 words
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Links 1/16: Shaolink
Scott shares diverse links ranging from optical illusions and Bitcoin drama to educational research and medical controversies, with commentary on methodology and social implications.
22 min read 3,388 words
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Links 1/17: Inaugurl Address
A diverse collection of links covering current events, scientific studies, and cultural developments, with brief commentary on each story's significance or implications.
17 min read 2,587 words
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Links 12/17: Silent Site, Holy Site
Scott Alexander shares a diverse collection of interesting links covering topics from architecture to AI, with brief summaries and occasional humorous commentary.
10 min read 1,417 words
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Links 12/18: Boughs Of Hollink
Scott Alexander presents a diverse collection of interesting news items, scientific findings, and cultural observations, covering topics from archaeology to economics to social issues.
20 min read 2,960 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 1/2014: Link, For You Know Not Whence You Came Nor Why
A collection of interesting links covering topics like Chinese religion, economics, science, and technology, with commentary on their broader implications.
15 min read 2,188 words
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Links 1/2015: An Extraordinary URL In An Ordinary World
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links covering topics like international relations, medical research, technology, and social issues, mixing academic discussion with curious anecdotes.
14 min read 2,147 words
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Links 12/14: Auld Link Syne
A collection of interesting links covering topics from werewolf-related customs in Argentina to scientific studies, economic trends, and cultural phenomena.
14 min read 2,040 words
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Links 12/14: Come Ye To Bethlinkhem
A links roundup covering topics from ISIS dating sites to space exploration, scientific studies, and cultural observations, featuring Scott's commentary and analysis on each item.
13 min read 2,012 words
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Links 12/15: Link-Manuel Miranda
A curated collection of interesting links covering academic debates, cultural issues, economics, and scientific discoveries from around the web.
11 min read 1,597 words
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Links 12/15: Ma’oz Tz-URL
A collection of interesting links covering recent research, controversies, and developments across various fields including science, economics, politics and sociology, with Scott's brief commentary on each.
19 min read 2,827 words
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Links 12/15: Winter Wond-URL-and
Scott shares and comments on various links covering topics like startups, science, academia, social issues and charitable giving, with a focus on rationalist and effective altruist causes.
16 min read 2,477 words
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Links 12/16: Site Makes Right
A links post featuring various news and articles about politics, science, and culture, with Scott's commentary on research papers and current events.
13 min read 1,974 words
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Links 12/16: The Site Before Christmas
A collection of interesting links covering various topics from Judaism and science to media bias and hate crime hoaxes, with Scott's commentary on each story.
15 min read 2,219 words