This. The idea of zero-sum is a fallacy. Humanity has way more important problems to solve than it does people to solve them, so wasted people hours on zero-sum games is net negative for creating the best possible future. Let’s instead build wonderful things that help and inspire
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Yes! Focusing on solving big, important problems also creates a virtuous cycle where ambitious people want to work together to achieve something grand that each of us alone couldn't have, thereby getting us one step closer to solving said big, important problems 🙂
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Well said
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Love it. I like growth mindset as a way individuals can experience growing a pie they control. Good stepping stone to growing a pie good for all humanity
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Exactly :)
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Besides, I've heared they count on 9 fingers, three hands and a toe on alpha-centauri
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"As history has progressed, human beings have found themselves playing non-zero-sum games with more and more human beings, leading to interdependence and growth in social complexity." -, Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny
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How about starting to solve small problems first? How about starting to solve problems first at your doorstep? Everyone wants breakthrough inventions, nobody wants to apply known solutions to lots of small problems directly at your doorstep.
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Smallest step by step
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If you’re confused, read Zero to One by Peter Thiel. That’s what that whole book is about.