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A less unflattering interpretation might be that once they saw the level of skill required to contribute to a field, they switched to a field that they could mo
by marcianx 1y ago
A less unflattering interpretation might be that once they saw the level of skill required to contribute to a field, they switched to a field that they could more meaningfully contribute to.
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- rottc0dd 1y agoYeah, but these are also about people who are not even starting off at a field. These are teenagers. It really stood out that they can think where they can make most impact in the world at such an young age.
- marcosdumay 1y agoWhat are you talking about? Our society harasses every teenager to think again and again and give definite answers to exactly that kind of question. It's completely normal and exactly like every other young person.
- xeromal 1y agoAgreed, it's very impressive. The distribution of capability in the human race is incredible.
- overgard 1y agoI think the reality though is you don't need to be in the top 99.999% to contribute to a field, you just need a unique take/voice. Trying to be the best at anything is a bad strategy in a connected world
- grandempire 1y agoEspecially for smart kids who are used to getting in that positive feedback cycle of rewards and admiration.