@rohanpaul_ai: “High IQ experts work for mid IQ generalists”. In fields where intelligence is central (like science, tech, academia), …
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The post discusses the dynamics between high-IQ experts and mid-IQ generalists in intelligence-centric fields like tech and academia, citing Marc Andreessen on the potential overvaluation of raw intelligence.
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“High IQ experts work for mid IQ generalists”.
In fields where intelligence is central (like science, tech, academia), people tend to overvalue it and assume it’s the most important trait—sometimes ignoring other key factors
~ Marc Andreessen https://t.co/pKhPunk5gY
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