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Patrick Collison (Stripe CEO) - Craft, Beauty, & The Future of Payments
Dwarkesh Podcast
Importance of accumulating knowledge
San Francisco embodies a cultural ethos that encourages individuality and iconoclasm, often disregarding the foundational knowledge and wisdom established by successful figures like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. While this trend is celebrated, there is a critical need for a deeper focus on accumulating knowledge and technical expertise. The success of innovations, such as the production of cheap insulin through recombinant DNA by Genentech co-founders, highlights that significant breakthroughs require extensive learning and skills developed over many years. It emphasizes that true innovation often stems from a long-term commitment to acquiring deep technical depth rather than a hasty pursuit of fame or iconoclastic ideals.
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