Astral Codex Ten
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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…
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Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten hosts weekly open thread for community discussion
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten published its 432nd weekly open thread, inviting readers to discuss any topic. The post also included reminders about an upcoming book review contest deadline and linked to a new debat…
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Scott Alexander explores deontological bars in AI safety debates
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten explores the concept of "deontological bars," which are absolute rules that should not be broken, even if doing so might lead to better overall consequences. He uses the example of ass…
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Scott Alexander: Projects aiming to 'solve debate' are fundamentally flawed
Scott Alexander, writing for Astral Codex Ten, argues that most projects aiming to "solve debate" or improve online arguments are fundamentally flawed. He contends that real-world arguments rarely follow the structured,…