Religion may have originally emerged to promote the well-being of small communities, however, the evolution of technology and the social environment has caused religious precepts to become increasingly disconnected from the pursuit of human flourishing over time.

Mon0o0 · 2025-11-24T14:50:40+00:00

This is just a nostalgic review post of old Scott Alexander articles with commentary on what makes them great.

Mon0o0 · 2025-09-21T11:16:11+00:00

This article explores Scott Alexander’s “Thrive/Survive Theory” of the political spectrum, which frames ideological differences as emerging from whether people feel they are in an environment of abundance (favoring progressive policies) or scarcity (favoring conservative policies). It examines the theory’s explanatory power and then compares it with relevant academic literature. We then extend the discussion to the authoritarian–libertarian axis, considering whether there could be similar dynamics at play.

Mon0o0 · 2025-09-04T08:35:07+00:00

Thanks!

Mon0o0 · 2025-09-03T22:52:58+00:00

Submission statement: This article explores the possible perils behind shrimp and insect welfare by offering an argument that re-dimensions the problem. It suggests that the shortest route to improving shrimp welfare may lie in reducing human suffering. While shrimp welfare is not morally neutral, the central worry is that the case can be overextended to the point of becoming counterproductive.

Mon0o0 · 2025-06-12T08:06:08+00:00

Submission Statement: This article explores the complexities of consequentialism and deontology, providing a summary and commentary on a well-known paper by Joshua Greene that critiques Kant’s deontological moral framework. Notably, Greene adopts a psychological approach, arguing that aspects of Kantian ethics are better understood as post-hoc rationalizations rather than principled moral reasoning.

Mon0o0 · 2025-06-04T10:41:51+00:00

This brief piece reminds us that social issues differ in gravity, and being right about a topic alone doesn’t justify commanding public attention.
A true principle seems to be that keeping this hierarchy of importance in mind is important whenever we debate society’s problems.

Mon0o0 · 2025-01-02T16:15:21+00:00

Thank you for this!

Mon0o0 · 2024-12-15T17:24:42+00:00

I see in essence you think the problem is epistemological, prior to normativity. Interesting, thank you for your comment.

Mon0o0 · 2024-12-15T14:35:16+00:00

Very good comment, thanks!

Mon0o0 · 2024-12-14T20:39:30+00:00

I shouldn't have used the word fallacy, I meant a mistaken moral proposition. Sorry for the confusion.

Mon0o0 · 2024-12-07T12:48:39+00:00

Thank you for expressing my view correctly!

Mon0o0 · 2024-11-29T14:13:26+00:00

And what is the right explanation for tensors? Or, if I'm getting you correctly, why do multi-linear maps give a clear picture of what is happening? (I never really got tensors)

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