Philosophy

Data dive: Money does not buy much happiness

What leads to happiness, according to studies

May 27, 2024 •

"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 •

Epicurus, the First "Rationalist"?

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

Mar 15, 2024 •

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

A theoretical model using "indifference curves" from economics

Jul 2, 2023 •

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