Season 6 · Episode 13
Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
UNSONG Audiobook Version · Scott Alexander, Matt Arnold
January 21, 202126m 52s
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Show Notes
"The Alchemist asked if I wanted a drink. I did, but no amount of staring could make my eyes settle on the color of the liquid in the flask. And the gold the alchemists paid the taxmen smelled funny and made crackling noises. I declined."
This is a short story narrated by Matt Arnold with the permission of the author, Scott Alexander. The original text is here:
https://slatestarcodex.com/2017/11/09/ars-longa-vita-brevis/