Chip Off the Old Block

# Summary Scott Alexander reflects on how having children has given him unexpected appreciation for poetry, particularly Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Song of Hiawatha," which captures the profound experience of seeing one's youth reflected in one's offspring. He discovers that his son has inherited not only his intense train obsession but also his obsessive-compulsive tendencies, revealing how traits—both endearing and challenging—can be passed down across generations. Through these experiences, Alexander finds unexpected joy and connection in witnessing familiar aspects of himself manifested in his young son.