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Goodhart’ Law does not hold when you measure a wide variety of independent factors. If the measures are broad enough they are ungamable. I do agree with your g
by danieltillett 10y ago
Goodhart’ Law does not hold when you measure a wide variety of independent factors. If the measures are broad enough they are ungamable.
I do agree with your general point that far too many people are worrying about “passing” the YC test than building something valuable.
- garry 10y agoThe ironic thing is that the YC test is mainly about trying to find something valuable.
- danieltillett 10y agoYC has far more to lose by gaming activity than the gamers. I am sure YC is worried about creating an ecosystem where startups are focused on passing and not on building value. I am not sure what the solution is given how influential YC has become.