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Nate Silver: The Smoothest Brain On The Internet

It Could Happen Here

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The Downfall of FiveThirtyEight and the Complexity of Genius

This chapter explores the decline of FiveThirtyEight as a business following its founder's exit, while examining the complicated narratives surrounding influential figures like Elon Musk. It critiques the evolution of intelligence and risk-taking in modern society, discussing the impact of social media and the quirks of high-achieving individuals.

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