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> would post about it with their name (or lab name) attached ASAP You underestimate how many people simply don't feel the need (or explicitly don't want) to ha
by q3k 3y ago
> would post about it with their name (or lab name) attached ASAP
You underestimate how many people simply don't feel the need (or explicitly don't want) to have their name attached to their work.
- marcusverus 3y agoSuch people are commonplace when the stakes are low, but when the stakes are high, they are few. How many world-historical contributions can you think of which were made by people who intentionally remained anonymous? Satoshi is the only one who comes to mind.
- Spare_account 3y agoOne possible view on this topic is that you're experiencing a form of confirmation bias here. You aren't aware of the numerous people who have stayed under the radar in the process of every stage of development that has ever happened.
- IG_Semmelweiss 3y agoSatoshi Nakamoto for sure