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Naval Ravikant: The Angel Philosopher (2017)

The Knowledge Project

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The Power of Simplicity in Knowledge

Knowledge should be simple and understandable. Real knowledge is built from the ground up and should not rely on fancy words or complex concepts. The smartest people can explain things in a way that even a child can understand. True understanding is about understanding how things connect to each other, not just relying on naming systems or definitions. It is the mark of a genius to explain complicated things in simple ways. While it is okay to use precise words, deliberately using words that your audience doesn't know or trying to show off is dishonest.

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