PG Essays
Wondercraft AI
All Paul Graham essay's, brought to life in audio format. This is a third party project, independent from Paul Graham, and produced by Wondercraft AI.
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Dec 31, 2023 • 0sec
The Roots of Lisp
All Paul Graham essay's, brought to life in audio format. This is a third party project, independent from Paul Graham, and produced by Wondercraft AI.
Dec 30, 2023 • 0sec
The Other Road Ahead
All Paul Graham essay's, brought to life in audio format. This is a third party project, independent from Paul Graham, and produced by Wondercraft AI.
Dec 29, 2023 • 0sec
Startup Investing Trends
All Paul Graham essay's, brought to life in audio format. This is a third party project, independent from Paul Graham, and produced by Wondercraft AI.
Dec 8, 2023 • 0sec
The High-Res Society
All Paul Graham essay's, brought to life in audio format. This is a third party project, independent from Paul Graham, and produced by Wondercraft AI.
Dec 5, 2023 • 0sec
Why Arc Isn't Especially Object-Oriented
All Paul Graham essay's, brought to life in audio format. This is a third party project, independent from Paul Graham, and produced by Wondercraft AI.
Dec 4, 2023 • 0sec
Taste for Makers
All Paul Graham essay's, brought to life in audio format. This is a third party project, independent from Paul Graham, and produced by Wondercraft AI.
Dec 1, 2023 • 0sec
What Languages Fix
All Paul Graham essay's, brought to life in audio format. This is a third party project, independent from Paul Graham, and produced by Wondercraft AI.
Nov 27, 2023 • 0sec
Design and Research
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Nov 26, 2023 • 0sec
Better Bayesian Filtering
All Paul Graham essay's, brought to life in audio format. This is a third party project, independent from Paul Graham, and produced by Wondercraft AI.
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Nov 25, 2023 • 0sec
Why Nerds are Unpopular
The discussion opens with a school-lunch popularity map, highlighting the unpopularity of nerds. Paul Graham explores how intelligence often leads to nerd status while being less popular. Contrary to envy, he argues that's more about prioritizing smarts over social status. Popularity demands constant effort, diverting attention from intellectual pursuits. Schools can breed cruelty and boredom, especially during the harsh junior high years. Yet, the real world values nerd knowledge, enabling them to thrive beyond the confines of school.
