Archive - Heterodox Thinking

Jonatan Pallesen on Rational Wiki

Since the Rational Wiki page about me is now the top hit on Google search, I should write a post to correct any misconceptions.

Nov 12, 2024 •

August 2024

Origins of AIDS: The polio vaccine hypothesis

Reexamining a "discredited" theory.

Published on Aporia • Aug 27, 2024

Tycho Brahe - The story of the Danish superstar astronomer

Tycho lived in the 16th century, and made astronomical observations far more precise and extensive than had been made before.

Aug 2, 2024 •

July 2024

May 2023

The statistical confusion about crime rates is off the charts

After the following chart trended on Twitter, it set off a cascade of reply threads from people who had statistically incorrect takes about the issue…

May 10, 2023 •

April 2023

Why do we like stories?

Introduction Evolution is a powerful force, shaping species to optimize their survival and proliferation. All human behavior can be seen in the light of…

Apr 11, 2023 •

April 2021

Why is the left winning the culture wars?

Social desirability bias

Apr 26, 2021 •

Why dictatorship / monarchy is bad

“Dictators ride on tigers from which they dare not dismount” - Winston Churchill

Apr 25, 2021 •

Open Borders: The Case Against

Why open borders is a disastrous idea. (A book review.)

Apr 25, 2021 •

The Supreme Court

Why the common view about this institution is misguided

Apr 24, 2021 •

A simple theory of the political left-right division

What exactly is the political left and right?

Apr 24, 2021 •

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