Scott Alexander
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Full-body MRI screening offers minimal QALYs, comparable to a year of smoking
A full-body MRI screening for cancer, when performed on asymptomatic individuals, yields a net benefit of approximately 0.025 Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) per person. This benefit is equivalent to approximately 9…
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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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Scott Alexander seeks verifiable miracles in Medjugorje
Scott Alexander recounts his personal journey to Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in search of a verifiable miracle, specifically focusing on the phenomenon of the sun appearing to spin and change color. He was inspi…
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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 discusses consciousness and trauma at ACX Meetup
A user at a Berkeley ACX Meetup asked Scott Alexander about consciousness, specifically what to do if one is unsure if they are conscious. Alexander suggested this might be related to trauma and recommended trauma-infor…
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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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Scott Alexander Reviews Frankfurt School's 'Dialectical Imagination'
Scott Alexander's "The Dialectical Imagination" review delves into the complexities of the Frankfurt School, a group of philosophers whose ideas are often defined by what is unsaid or misconstrued. The review highlights…
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Rationalist community criticized for jargon and inaccurate terms
This article critiques the use of jargon and clichés within the rationalist community, drawing parallels to George Orwell's "Politics and the English Language." The author argues that terms like the 'lizardman constant'…
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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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AI is not normal technology, argues LessWrong author
A LessWrong post argues that AI is fundamentally different from "normal" technologies like electricity or the internet, challenging the view presented by Narayanan and Kapoor. The author contends that AI's potential for…
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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 …