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82: Scott Alexander & Slate Star Codex, with David Gerard and Elizabeth Sandifer

I Don't Speak German

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The 101 Guide to the Slate Star Codex

Alexander Stroke Siskin's blog, slow star Codex, has been the subject of intense scrutiny. The New York Times ran an article about him after he had a "shit fit" over his support for eugenics. He was interviewed by Kate Metz and David Frum to provide background on that whole eugenics thing. In addition to being part of what's called the less wrong diaspora, Siskin is also involved with Transhumanist community in Silicon Valley.

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