How to Be the World's Smartest Person

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In every book and video, you're just looking for things that help you see the world differently. That's the KPI that I think is most useful to use. And so what reliably happens is when I first learn about a new political theory or something where people tend to have polarized perspectives on it? The first time I learn about this theory, I'm like 100% certain it's true. Like, because that's the only theory I've heard. Then later I learn about a different theory and then I like switch to 100% certain that the other theory is true. As I add more theories, I start to get into a stabilize around,. It's almost like a spring, like

What's the best way to learn? Why is learning how to learn "the most important skill"? When should we explore, and when should we exploit? What are the merits and demerits of various models of governance? How should we think about the problems around free speech?

Named "King of Viral Media" by Forbes, Emerson Spartz is one of the world's leading experts on internet virality and has been featured in major media including CBS, CNBC, CNN, and hundreds more. Spartz was named to both Forbes' and Inc Magazine's "30 Under 30" lists. Spartz is the founder of Dose, a top digital media company with $35 million in funding. Dose's videos generate billions of video views, and the company's broadcast TV show, Morning Dose, airs on CW stations nationwide. Previously, Spartz created 20+ of the world's largest viral content sites, including OMG Facts, attracting 50 million visitors monthly. At age 12, Spartz founded Mugglenet, the #1 Harry Potter site and one of the internet's largest communities. By the age of 19, Spartz became a New York Times bestselling author after publishing his first book. Find out more about Emerson at his website: emersonspartz.com

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