It Could Happen Here Nate Silver: The Smoothest Brain On The Internet
Mar 13, 2025
The hosts dive into Nate Silver's theory that tweets reveal Elon Musk as a 'spiky' genius. They humorously critique unconventional investment strategies and the volatility of market predictions. Exploring Musk's complexities, they question the true nature of genius and the impact of social media. The decline of FiveThirtyEight is examined alongside absurd narratives of productivity and the troubling habits of high achievers. With wit, they satirize political commentary and dive into the contradictions of polling data.
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Spiky Intelligence Illustration
- Nate Silver wrote a column about Elon Musk's "spiky intelligence."
- The column included an illustration comparing a spiky shape to a rounded blob.
Kiki and Boba
- The illustration resembles the "Kiki and Boba" social experiment.
- This experiment explores emotional responses to shapes.
Selective Successes
- Nate Silver credits Elon Musk's success to his intelligence, citing companies like Tesla and SpaceX.
- He omits Musk's failed ventures like the Boring Company and Hyperloop.