Good Thoughts

Babies, Bathwater, and Effective Altruism

You can’t reasonably dismiss it all

Oct 5 • Richard Y Chappell

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The Rigor-Reach Dilemma

Systemic change or high confidence? Pick one.

Oct 1 • Richard Y Chappell

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September 2026

The Commander’s Comfort

A lesson in expected value

Sep 26 • Richard Y Chappell

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Review of Living in a Strange World

Caspar Hare’s latest book is a lot of fun

Sep 14 • Richard Y Chappell

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Hostility Requires a Warrant

Well-intentioned, reasonable people don't deserve it

Sep 11 • Richard Y Chappell

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August 2026

What Does It Mean to Call God “Good”?

The Euthyphro dilemma reapplied to God’s nature

Aug 24 • Richard Y Chappell

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Hard Questions Aren’t Hopeless

Why I favor fallibilism over cluelessness

Aug 21 • Richard Y Chappell

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Paywalls are OK

You don't have to do supererogatory work for free

Aug 7 • Richard Y Chappell

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The Schmotte-and-Bailey Fallacy

Sometimes the easily defended view is the one you really want

Aug 1 • Richard Y Chappell

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July 2026

Why I'm Optimistic about Moral Philosophy

Good thoughts are cheaper than good actions

Jul 31 • Richard Y Chappell

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(When) Does Funding Corrupt?

Academic integrity and intellectual distortion

Jul 8 • Richard Y Chappell

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June 2026

The Train to Crazy Town

How to Ride Without Losing Your Mind

Jun 29 • Richard Y Chappell

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