> Evidently it's very HN to work things out inaccurately from first principles. I find this quite common among people that consider themselves technically mind

> Evidently it's very HN to work things out inaccurately from first principles. I find this quite common among people that consider themselves technically minded. One of the key indicators I have for truly 'smart' people is an inclination toward curiosity with new things, and perhaps a degree of humility.