What this is
An essay publication for claims that are interesting enough to test in public, but not settled enough to become doctrine.
Each piece makes one argument, states it plainly enough to disagree with, and names the part most likely to be wrong.
The rule
A piece ships only when all three are true
The publishing rule
- The thesis can be stated in one sentence.
- The weak spot is interesting.
- The piece would still be worth reading if the thesis turns out to be wrong.
Reading
Where the essays live
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If an argument holds up, or if it does not, the next one is worth your scrutiny too.
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