The explanation of the last is easy (?): dilution thru outbreeding. You need concentrated talent for great progress.
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Replying to @KirkegaardEmil @slatestarcodex
Agree, that was my first thought too.
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Replying to @jonatanpallesen @slatestarcodex
That was the overall point of my interview. To maximize the rate of progress, must have high IQ clusters of people.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttzqXeX2hjw …
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Preferably in social systems where they are not dragged down by others. Everyone eventually benefits from more technology, true trickle down
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Replying to @KirkegaardEmil @slatestarcodex
I think it comes naturally. That is what Cambridge / Silicon Valley is.
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Replying to @jonatanpallesen @slatestarcodex
It does, and it is. But it fails the 2nd criterion: lots of time and resources are spent slowing these hotspots down. Let them flow!
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