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#742 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 17 Shocking Lessons About Human Psychology
Modern Wisdom
Intellectuals Treadmill: Prioritizing Opportunities Over Reading
In this chapter, they discuss the concept of the intellectuals treadmill, where prominent thinkers often prioritize lucrative opportunities over reading, neglecting the habit that made them interesting in the first place. They give the example of Naseem Taleb, who gained fame for his concepts like anti-fragility and the Lindy effect but now focuses on applying these ideas to everything. They also mention the golden hammer phenomenon, where intellectuals stick to their own theories and repurpose them shamelessly. The chapter highlights the importance of continuous learning and avoiding intellectual complacency.
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