What are some things you don't understand, but somehow feel you're supposed to? (Based on your education, background, what people assume of you, etc.)
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For me, it's a great many things. But one thing in particular is the economy. I feel some vague pressure to pretend I understand what's going on, but actually it's a vast sea of complexity and I'm totally adrift.
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Same. I majored in engineering and economics, work as a software engineer, and have absolutely no idea how computers or economies work.
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What about computers don't you understand? (If specificity is possible....)
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Don't feel bad. The people who think they understand it the most, actually know the least.
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Yeah I don't feel bad for not understanding, more for pretending to understand. Wanted to plant a flag and say, "I'm confused."
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The economy doesn't exist, so it can't be understood.
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well, there’s a complex system that we all participate in, and i believe everything can be modeled in principle (with some fidelity). i just can’t model a system this big and multifaceted
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Dao of capital is pretty readable if you want to learn about the Austrian School https://www.amazon.com/Dao-Capital-Austrian-Investing-Distorted/dp/111834703X?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=111834703X …
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Complete with beautiful illustrations.
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I think this is the number 1 sign of intellectual honesty (and not admitting it the opposite). Economy is so crazy complex, I’m not sure why so many people act like they understand it
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Zach u have an mba from BOOTH, if u don’t understand economy there is no hope for the rest of us
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