@paulg With Y Combinator more competitive to get into than top colleges, I worry that theres still a gap in opportunities for true outsiders
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@chenoehart It is at least something YC partners are very conscious of, and they have a lot of practice not being fooled by the smooth. -
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@paulg (of course initiatives like the YC Fellowship might be steps in the direction of a wider search.)
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@paulg@stewartbbrand has a nice concise summary: "I look to the edge to see where the center is going" -
@michael_nielsen@paulg@stewartbbrand One of the edges is where the center is going. Two are along for the ride, and one is lagging behind.
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@paulg that's a very powerful essay, thanks. Even in maths disruption can come from the margin eg A. Grothendieckhttp://al3x.svbtle.com/alexander-grothendieck … -
@lxbrun awesome post
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@paulg minor point on the cold weather: not sure if it's that important, see e.g.https://mobile.twitter.com/r2r/status/664249276114014208 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg One of your most valuable essays Paul. Forwarded to a friend in need.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg On behalf of all outsiders, we were wondering when you'd realize that. :)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg Can't wait to see what you make.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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This 'marginality factor' applies to the entertainment and arts communities too. RT
@paulg essay from 2006 http://paulgraham.com/marginal.htmlThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg "Well, that may be fine advice for a bunch of goatherds in Bronze Age Palestine" - lol. You didn't mince any words with this oneThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg It would seem the optimum path is then outsider->insider->outsider->insider... till death or motivation completes the cycle.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg One of the most eminent people in the US, decides to be an outsider, signing off responsibilities. My hero. :)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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too long to read on a smartphone. but one should read it to the end. this too a note to myself>
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@paulg now a garage in Silicon Valley would rent for thousands of dollars.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg wonderful! Thank you!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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