Childhood precociousness rarely predicts adult success. This article explores how most child prodigies fail to become creative geniuses, as adult mastery requires original thinking and grit rather than just early imitation of existing rules.
I highlight Malcolm Gladwell’s critique of the talent-obsessed culture at companies like Enron. He argues that prioritizing innate intelligence over character and performance is a myth that can lead to organizational failure and systemic arrogance.
Explore research showing that humans are hard-wired to imitate even unnecessary steps, while chimpanzees focus more efficiently on goals. This complex social learning likely evolved to help our ancestors master the use of sophisticated tools.
I cleaned dead Python code using Vulture, explored GoatCounter for private analytics, and reviewed psychology books on performance and trauma. I also simplified Indian tax residency rules and switched to AVIF for better image compression.
I discovered that airlines restrict laptop use during takeoff and landing primarily because they become dangerous projectiles during turbulence, rather than due to electrical interference. This safety explanation is much more logical than the common interference myth.
Letting LLMs talk to each other creates surprisingly rich emergent behavior, from witty fictional banter to unsettling philosophical dialogues and useful synthetic interview formats.