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Jul 23, 2021 13 tweets 2 min read
Thread to remind you how wrong you can be by dismissing technology. Especially when listening to experts in the field.

1936: “A rocket will never be able to leave the Earth’s atmosphere.” — New York Times. 1876: This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. - William Orton, President of Western Union
Mar 8, 2021 10 tweets 1 min read
Double down on your convictions, this will lead you to doing double the work. Rather have 5 bets that you feel VERY comfortable with.

If you don't feel comfortable doing that, buy an ETF. "The whole secret of investment is to find places where it’s safe and wise to non-diversify. It’s just that simple. Diversification is for the know-nothing investor; it’s not for the professional." - Charlie Munger
Oct 7, 2020 8 tweets 2 min read
We will not solve farm murders by becoming violent protestors, we should be better than that. Here's an option on how to address this in a practical non-emotional way that will be 100 times more effective.

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You identify the richest people that support the protest (likely rich farmers), get them all in a room (or zoom call). Collectively decide to publically state that no more taxes will be paid until they get the protection that they pay for.

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