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How many potential geniuses ended up herding yaks, or becoming chemical process workers, or died in some pointless war as cannon fodder, or in some hospital due
by DocTomoe 4y ago
How many potential geniuses ended up herding yaks, or becoming chemical process workers, or died in some pointless war as cannon fodder, or in some hospital due to substandard care?
Potential is cheap and abundant. Using it is what changes the world.
- JKCalhoun 4y ago> Using it is what changes the world. Being recognized for it is what changes the world.
- DocTomoe 4y agoRecognition is overvalued: It's nice for the individual who receives it, but it comes after the fact and is ultimately neglectable. Virtually no-one knows who came up with the paperclip (Johan Vaaler), and still it is one of the world-changing inventions.
- JKCalhoun 4y agoNot recognition with regard to fame, recognition with regard to your peers in the field.