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I think part of it is before, you could only succeed if you were rhetorically compelling. I’d argue that’s largely been the case for the entirety of human history.
Recently, a route began to open up for some smart people, scientists, philosophers
And, since the 1990s, it’s become very easy to make money, friends, and status online, without saying a word
PayPal had 200 employees at acquisition. Tiny for a $1b co in 90s
He manages/d a board/small group at as an investor/Palantir
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