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Leopold Aschenbrenner - China/US Super Intelligence Race, 2027 AGI, & The Return of History

Dwarkesh Podcast

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Journey through Academia and Productivity Insights

Exploring the speaker's academic path from valedictorian in Colombia to college in the US, reflecting on challenges in education systems, the value of liberal arts, and impactful professors. They discuss peak productivity for CEOs, the influence of bipolar manic behavior, economics academia critique, and the beauty of core economic ideas. The chapter also delves into the importance of curiosity, college connections, and the impact of unconventional decisions on mindset.

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