Juan Orbea
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Juan Orbea
We can organize these observations into what I call the law of accelerating returns as follows:Evolution applies positive feedback in that the more capable methods resulting from one stage of evolutionary progress are used to create the next stage. Over time, the “order” of the information embedded in the evolutionary process (i.e., the measure of... See more
Ray Kurzweil • The Law of Accelerating Returns « the Kurzweil Library + collections
smrs are designed for easy manufacture and transport broadening their potential geographic reach and they offer five times the fuel efficiency of traditional nuclear reactors. Traditional nuclear reactors only extract about four percent of the energy that you could feasibly get out of uranium fuel leaving 96 percent as waste. That's an incredible... See more
C Capital • C5 Capital - Next Generation Nuclear Technology
Two quiet revolutions: reading/writing DNA. The ability to read DNA has greatly exceeded Moore's Law. Your genome can now be sequenced for $100 (which used to cost billions only 25 years ago).
Bryan Johnson • Fireside Chat: A Plan for Humanity with Bryan Johnson
It’s a founder’s job to attract and retain mitochondria through all stages of a company’s growth.
Sarah Tavel • The Mitochondria in Startups
Crossroad #2 – High School NetworkHigh school networks are especially important because they are influential when we are forming our identities and worldviews as young adults. High school networks are also correlated with academic achievement, work habits, and even college admission — defining access to future networks and building a vibrant life... See more
nfx.com • Your Life Is Driven by Network Effects
Most people who want to pursue a research career feel they need a degree to get taken seriously. But Chris not only doesn’t have a PhD, but doesn’t even have an undergraduate degree. After dropping out of university to help defend an acquaintance who was facing bogus criminal charges, Chris started independently working on machine learning... See more
Robert Wiblin • Chris Olah on working at top AI labs without an undergrad degree
Where does the college rank in US News & World Report college prestige list that dates back to 1981Are the classes amazing?Is there a sports team I’m keen to play on?Is there a particular professor I want to work with or a particular major I want to pursue? Only 27% of college grads end up with a job closely related to their major.