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#292 - Rob Henderson - Signalling: Why You Do The Things You Do

Modern Wisdom

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She Feels Like an Alien Who's Been Put Into a Human's Body

In a conversation, the speaker reflects on the idea that having a degree is more valuable than sounding intelligent. They reference a quote by Robin Hanson suggesting that our motives may be uglier than we think. The speaker also mentions a conversation with Diana Fleischman, who feels like an alien in a human body and doubts herself despite her expertise. It is implied that her interest in mindfulness is connected to her self-doubt.

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