Scott Alexander
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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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AI ethicist proposes 'Saturation View' axiology valuing life variety
A new population axiology called the Saturation view, developed with Christian Tarsney, proposes that the value of an experience or life is diminished by the existence of similar duplicates. This perspective suggests th…
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LessWrong author emphasizes idea generation and drafting for consistent writing
The author advocates for generating ideas by writing, emphasizing that consistent writing practice, rather than just daily output, leads to a deeper wellspring of thoughts. They suggest capturing nascent ideas immediate…
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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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LessWrong author creates 'Engineering Enigmas' for random decision-making
The author of "Engineering Enigmas" created a simplified Tarot-like tool for engineers to help them make decisions when faced with multiple viable options. The tool is designed to introduce randomness into the decision-…
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Deontological bars should reference the actor's beliefs
Scott Alexander's recent discussion on AI safety highlights a debate within the movement regarding deontological ethics. One side questions the morality of supporting AI companies racing to develop potentially world-end…
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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,…
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Scott Alexander's April links cover flag desecration, outsourcing, and the Omelas story
Scott Alexander's April 2026 links post covers a diverse range of topics, including the complexities of Venn diagrams, unique international laws regarding flag desecration, and the economic rationale behind government o…