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agraphmaul
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agraphmaul
17y ago
I only like some rules.
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agraphmaul
17y ago
I can see two possibilities here. (1) You don't understand the distinction between having a big ego and being annoying. In this case I don't know what to say, except: thinking you're great doesn't necessitate telling everyone you're great.
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agraphmaul
17y ago
Sorry if that was opaque, but I'm trying to point out that you don't have to be obnoxious to be driven.
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agraphmaul
17y ago
'It's arrogant beyond belief but it also makes me think "fuck yeah".' Well put. I agree that the version of the story in which Wolfram quietly notices that he doesn't know facts, retreats to his room, and tries to learn something doesn't ma
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agraphmaul
18y ago
Thank you for your contribution. Is it really impossible that a genetic difference accounts for some of a person's willingness and/or ability to devote the huge amount of effort that's required to become a 'genius' in any pursuit? I propose
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agraphmaul
19y ago
edw519: you nailed it! I now understand why my auto mechanic disdains my mathematics degree.