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> I think it is understandable to feel inadequate. that is motivation to be better. I don't see the sense in this. No amount of work would turn the average min
by MaxBarraclough 5y ago
> I think it is understandable to feel inadequate. that is motivation to be better.
I don't see the sense in this. No amount of work would turn the average mind into the next von Neumann.
- paulpauper 5y agobeing better does mean being a copy of the guy
- MaxBarraclough 5y agoYou can work as much as you like, you're still going to be nowhere near as smart as von Neumann. Why should that be motivating? I'm not convinced there's an upside to feeling inadequate by comparison.
- aYsY4dDQ2NrcNzA 5y agoThank you for sharing your perspective on this. I think other people probably feel similarly. I am old enough now that I accept my limitations, and have decided to apply my talents to areas that I find interesting and valuable. Just because I will never be a Leibnitz, I’m still confident that I can help teach people what I know and help them on their own paths to reach their individual potential. But still, I marvel at geniuses like Feynman who made things seem so effortless.