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Leopold Aschenbrenner - China/US Super Intelligence Race, 2027 AGI, & The Return of History
Dwarkesh Podcast
Exploration of Peak Productivity, Economics Background, and Academic Choices
The peak productivity is crucial even for CEOs, as indicated by the correlation between high productivity and bipolar disorder. Economics was chosen as a field of study due to its valuable analytical framework applicable in various domains. The beauty of core economic ideas lies in their ability to provide intuitive insights and explanatory mechanisms for real-world phenomena. Despite the decline of academia in economics, the essence lies in uncovering non-obvious insights through rigorous work, which can then be used effectively in arguments and discussions. The decision not to pursue a career in econ academia was influenced by advice from Tyler Cowan, leading to exploration of alternative paths for personal and professional growth.
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