> In a less urban area, this is far less like. The core of intellectual pursuit isn’t just smart people, but the confluence of people who have the same interest

> In a less urban area, this is far less like. The core of intellectual pursuit isn’t just smart people, but the confluence of people who have the same interests and who are also well positioned. The idea that spontaneous interactions lead to innovation is wonderfully captured in Kevin Simler’s essay Going Critical https://meltingasphalt.com/interactive/going-critical/ https://meltingasphalt.com/interactive/going-critical/