Astral Codex Ten
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Scott Alexander's ACX blog hosts open threads, discusses AI factions and research
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten blog hosted two open threads, one visible and one for paid subscribers. The visible thread, Open Thread 439, featured several distinct topics. These included a call for submissions to …
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Neuroscience replication study fails to confirm brain rhythm learning boost
A replication study of a 2023 neuroscience experiment failed to reproduce the original findings, suggesting the initial effect might not be real. The original study claimed that flashing a light at an individual's peak …
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Scott Alexander's Open Thread 438 highlights AI safety candidate, EA incubator
Scott Alexander's "Open Thread 438" discusses several initiatives and events within the rationalist and Effective Altruism (EA) communities. A new incubator called Surplus, backed by Y Combinator, is launching to suppor…
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Scott Alexander shares AI timelines and AGI diffusion gap estimates
Scott Alexander of Astral Codex Ten has outlined his personal opinions on AI timelines, defining AGI as AI capable of performing 90% of knowledge work jobs. He estimates a 50% probability of AGI by 2034, with a 75% chan…
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Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten hosts subscriber discussion thread
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten published a "Hidden Open Thread" post, which is a collection of miscellaneous thoughts and discussions from paid subscribers. These threads typically cover a wide range of topics, from…
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Scott Alexander hosts large Berkeley meetup for Astral Codex Ten
Scott Alexander is hosting a meetup for his blog, Astral Codex Ten, this Wednesday in Berkeley. The event will take place at Lighthaven from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. All are welcome to attend, regardless of their familiarity…
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Scott Alexander's ACX hosts open thread with AI security bootcamp
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten hosts an open thread for community discussion and announcements. This week's thread highlights an AI Security Bootcamp in Las Vegas and provides resources for opposing the Save Our Bac…
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Scott Alexander seeks community help for book review contest
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten is seeking community assistance to select finalists for its 2026 Book Review Contest. A new website, developed by software engineer Rob Ennals, has been created to facilitate the ratin…
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Scott Alexander's ACX Open Thread Covers AI Safety, Politics, and Fellowships
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten open thread highlights several key topics. One discussion point revolves around surprising alumni of the Frankfurt School, including Palantir founder Alex Karp. The thread also feature…
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AI for research vs. AI for human connection: A debate on utility and authenticity
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten argues that AI tools like Claude can significantly enhance personal research, particularly for political decisions, by making information gathering more efficient. In contrast, a Hacke…
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Scott Alexander's ACX Blog Features AI Automation Discussion
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten blog hosts weekly open threads where readers can discuss a variety of topics. Recent threads have included discussions on book review contest entries, the upcoming release of the book …
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Scott Alexander: New AI Paradigms Could Emerge Within 3-5 Years
Scott Alexander argues that even if Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) requires a new paradigm beyond current Large Language Models (LLMs), such a paradigm could emerge within the next 3-5 years. He uses Lindy's Law …
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Scott Alexander categorizes California gubernatorial candidates
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten blog humorously categorizes the vast field of California gubernatorial candidates, noting the difficulty in distinguishing between the numerous contenders. He identifies archetypes suc…
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Scott Alexander's blog features AI existential risk discussions
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten blog hosts weekly open threads where readers can discuss any topic, including AI. One recent discussion highlighted concerns from individuals within the San Francisco tech scene about …
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Scott Alexander catalogs magazine coverage of AI in science fiction
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten has compiled a comprehensive overview of magazine articles covering the science fiction AI scene. This collection aims to catalog and analyze the discourse surrounding AI within specul…
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AI fiction's "eyeball kicks" analyzed as superficial stylistic tricks
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten blog post discusses Nostalgebraist's analysis of AI-generated fiction, specifically focusing on the concept of the "eyeball kick." This refers to flashy, attention-grabbing stylistic d…
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Scott Alexander's Open Thread Covers Animal Welfare Bill and Hampshire College
Scott Alexander's weekly open thread includes discussions on two distinct topics: a proposed US agriculture bill that could eliminate state-level animal welfare protections, which advocates deem a significant threat to …
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Vexillologists debate flag design rules amid online resistance
Scott Alexander's "Astral Codex Ten" explores vexillology, the study of flags, using it as a model organism for understanding aesthetic principles. He contrasts the traditional "good flag" rules—simplicity, no text, and…
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Scott Alexander breaks down the multifaceted nature of artistic taste
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten explores the multifaceted nature of artistic taste, distinguishing between sensory delight, novelty, and adherence to established artistic conventions. He further categorizes taste by …
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Scott Alexander hosts Hidden Open Thread 432.5 discussion
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten published "Hidden Open Thread 432.5" on May 7, 2026. This post is part of a series intended for paid subscribers and serves as a platform for discussion and community engagement within…