Philosophy

Data dive: Money does not buy much happiness

What leads to happiness, according to studies

May 27, 2024 •

Maxim Lott

"Left" and "right" are valid concepts, but don't forget libertarians

An asterisk to Yglesias's defense of "left" and "right", plus interesting history about the Marquis De Lafayette

May 20, 2024 •

Maxim Lott

Epicurus, the First "Rationalist"?

AI is decoding ancient scrolls from Epicureans -- what's that philosophy about?

Mar 15, 2024 •

Maxim Lott

Defining mental Illness: Reconciling the views of Scott Alexander and Bryan Caplan

A theoretical model using "indifference curves" from economics

Jul 2, 2023 •

Maxim Lott

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