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I came in JUST to comment on the writing. I usually 'autodownload' PDFs posted in HN, and (almost immediately) read the first paragraph.

And WOW what writing was this (unlike mine just now). I am looking forward to read this, and it's a pitty it's only 8 pages long.

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Agreed, the style is strikingly crisp and witty in a way I associate with early twentieth century English writers, especially around Oxford/Cambridge (Isaiah Berlin, C. S. Lewis). The title is notably good too. I love how Haldane writes.

Some of his other writing is available: https://www.marxists.org/archive/haldane/

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