Jake
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writer, creative programmer, running Printernet and trying to make the internet more interesting.
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The Relativity of Wrong
Isaac Asimov discusses the concept of "right" and "wrong" in scientific theories, using the example of the belief in a flat earth and how our understanding of the Earth's shape has evolved over time.
sas.upenn.eduIs there a way to cultivate curiosity? To start with, you want to avoid situations that suppress it. How much does the work you're currently doing engage your curiosity? If the answer is "not much," maybe you should change something.
Paul Graham • How to Think for Yourself
You should find the candidate confusing at times. If you first see their dysfunction, you should know you have yet to find their genius, and vice versa.
Graham Duncan Blog • What’s going on here, with this human?
A major difference between my friend's team and most teams is that my friend's team was composed of people who had a track record of being highly effective across a variety of contexts. In an earlier job, my friend started a job at a large-ish ($5B/yr revenue) government-run utility company and was immediately assigned a problem that, unbeknownst... See more
Individuals matter
Training the Idea Muscle
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