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My theory is that we're all pretty much that immature, but the rest of us have normal societal guardrails confirming that we're not actually as special and smar
by hn_throwaway_99 2y ago
My theory is that we're all pretty much that immature, but the rest of us have normal societal guardrails confirming that we're not actually as special and smart as we think we are.
But these tech bros and others with that much power have no such societal constraints. And, importantly, they did have huge impacts on society: creating the first popular Internet browser, jumpstarting the EV revolution, exposing the masses to AI - these all really were enormous accomplishments. So it's not that hard to go from there to convincing yourself that your shit don't stink and that you have some unique insight into all areas of human existence.
- throwup238 2y ago> My theory is that we're all pretty much that immature, but the rest of us have normal societal guardrails confirming that we're not actually as special and smart as we think we are. I'd offer up the majority of the billionaire class up as a counter example. Most of them aren't household names even though they can easily afford it and their total population is up to over 2,700 people according to Wikipedia.
- astrange 2y agoI think most of the millionaire+ class would rather spend money to become /less/ popular rather than more. Consumer facing founder CEOs and musicians are just two subclasses whose job means not doing that.