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0 pointsstrken5y ago0 comments

They're attributes that are common in somewhat demanding professional careers, and related to having an above-average IQ, e.g. being smart.

My main problem with the original comment was that it implied tech people aren't actually smart, when they are usually well above average. The problem is confusing general intelligence with knowledge in specific areas, not that they're secretly stupid. I think this is close to what you're saying as well.

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seppin5y ago

I would respectfully disagree with your premise that there is such a thing as "smart". Ie. if you can do one thing well that requires a specific skillset, you can do another thing well too.

That's why Elon Musk got asked about COVID and Kayne about foreign policy. We need to stop doing that. Musk is great at building companies, knows nothing about virology. Kayne is a good at music, end of list.

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They're attributes that are common in somewhat demanding professional careers, and related to having an above-average IQ, e.g. being smart.

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seppin5y ago

I would respectfully disagree with your premise that there is such a thing as "smart". Ie. if you can do one thing well that requires a specific skillset, you can do another thing well too.

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