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How does a rationalist make a baby?

A member of an unusual Bay Area community decides to try to have a baby in an unusual way – by putting out a very large prize for anyone who can help her find a mate. How the internet shaped one person’s decision-thinking.  Support Search Engine!

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  Why is the pool at Buckingham Palace a secret? (classic)

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  Why do we have to pay into the new Anti-Weaponization Fund?

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  Presenting: Family Lore

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  The many lives of Taiwan

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  Why are people excited about nuclear power again?

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  What if the cemetery goes out of business? (classic)

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  Where’s the best free restaurant bread in America?

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  The Cost of War

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  What we got wrong about GLP-1s

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  The Trial of the Driverless Car

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  Are you a good driver?

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  Odd Lots x Search Engine

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  Mysteries of Claude

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  Why don’t we eat people? (classic)

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  How Peptides Conquered the Internet

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  Are flushable wipes actually flushable?