Mar 3, 2026
[previous post: Best Of Moltbook]
From the human side of the discussion:
As the AIs would say, “You’ve cut right to the heart of this issue”. What’s the difference between ‘real’ and ‘roleplaying’?
One possible answer invokes internal reality. Are the AIs conscious? Do they “really” “care” about...
Feb 18, 2026
Moltbook is “a social network for AI agents”, although “humans [are] welcome to observe”.
The backstory: a few months ago, Anthropic released Claude Code, an exceptionally productive programming agent. A few weeks ago, a user modified it into Clawdbot, a generalized lobster-themed AI personal assistant. It’s...
Feb 18, 2026
In the comments to last year’s USAID post, Fabian said:
While i am happy for the existence of charity organisations, i don't get why people instead of giving to charity are so eager to force their co-citizens to give. If one charity org is not worth getting your personal money, find another one which is. But...
Feb 10, 2026
[original post: The Dilbert Afterlife]
Table of Contents:
1: Should I Have Written This At All?
2: Was I Unfair To Adams?
3: Comments On The Substance Of The Piece
4: The Part On Race And Cancellation (INCLUDED UNDER PROTEST)
5: Other Comments
6: Summary/Updates
Feb 4, 2026
Thanks to everyone who sent in condolences on my recent death from prostate cancer at age 68, but that was Scott Adams. I (Scott Alexander) am still alive1.
Still, the condolences are appreciated. Scott Adams was a surprisingly big part of my life. I may be the only person to have read every Dilbert book before...