Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Jun 27, 2016Poll: What do you get most energized/charged-up by?Relaxing/healing8.6%Understanding58.1%Shipping8.2%Winning25.1%267 votes·Final results723
Venkatesh Rao@vgr·Jun 28, 2016Replying to @vgrN=267. Poll result: you're all mostly useless. And mostly harmless I suppose.Quote TweetVenkatesh Rao@vgr·Jun 27, 2016Poll: What do you get most energized/charged-up by?Show this poll212
Brian Skinner@gravity_levity·Jun 28, 2016Replying to @vgrIt's very possible that I only get excited about understanding because it implies winning in the near future.12
Venkatesh Rao@vgrReplying to @gravity_levityI have stockpiles of understanding that show no sign of turning into winning. There just may be other necessary conditions.10:08 PM · Jun 28, 2016
Brian Skinner@gravity_levity·Jun 28, 2016Replying to @vgrI guess I should have said "nonzero probability of winning". My profession also directly rewards showing off your understanding.1