Juan Orbea

Farsighted will help you imagine your possible futures and appreciate the subtle intelligence of the choices that shaped our broader social history.

The most fascinating part about the intelligence controversy is that most people don't find the genetic component and potency of IQ in your success as intuitive. It was blatantly apparent to me growing up people's ability to perform in subjects in school was secondarily driven by the amount of studying they did and other controllable factors and... See more

I don't think of this as an affront to the idea that "no one can predict the future." It is, instead, a statement of belief. You're putting your capital and resources behind a future you believe in. Will Bezos' 2,300% internet growth be long-term? Or more volatile, like OpenSea's NFT volumes?

That’s all well and good, but I worry that this is yet another example of us in education not wanting to level with kids about what’s feasible for them based on their level of academic achievement. Aptitudes show potential, but people can only realize their potential if given the opportunity for training and practice.

As Chris explains, as fields develop they accumulate huge bodies of knowledge that researchers are meant to be familiar with before they start contributing themselves. But the weight of that existing knowledge — and the need to keep up with what everyone else is doing — can become crushing. It can take someone until their 30s or later to earn their... See more

- Thinking about research as a market.

Wherefrom Moore’s Law

Listen to Henry tell his story from learning about effective altruism to making the decision to giving away 50% of his income - he also shares a fascinating story about getting infected with malaria for medical research.