Scott Alexander does important journalistic work in deeply analyzing the issues.
It’s worth noting that the story is about how he was right about coronavirus in ways that the NYT was not.
The NYT is knowingly attacking his livelyhood and person by exposing him in this way.
You have no evidence to back up this claim.
Yes, the fact SSC was fast to publish information about the coronavirus than other organizations. But, do you really think the NYT, a behemoth in the media world, considers an obscure blog -- to many -- a threat?
Edit for clarification:
I mean 10 commentators with his level of diligence who are willing to engage with difficult issues without ignoring the complexity.
We desperately need more of that in our society, and this action by the NYT will have a chilling effect.
It is profoundly wrong and antidemocratic.
EDIT: Thanks for the clarification, zepto. I see your point now.
They're bound to clash.
The Trump Curse in action! "Fake News Media", indeed.
(disclaimer: Please don't take this as some endorsement of Trump. Even though some of his claims are right, he apparently isn't so much opposed to that corruption as an outsider looking into get in on the action. Also after being elected, most presidents tone down the divisive pandering)
Agreed, of course.
Contrary: A majority of his statements have been proven false.