There’s nothing stopping you. Maybe on the short-term, for certain goals. But any dream or vision you have for how the world could be better is possible to the degree that you can dream it. The pieces have to be put into play and you have to enjoy the process so it’s sustainable. So take … [Read more…]
Time spent learning is never wasted. Learning something hard is confusing, frustrating at times. It’s like being a kid again. That feeling is good, though. The more you feel in over your head, the more you’re growing. But don’t forget to rest, because the battle begins anew tomorrow.
In recent days I’ve been talking with a good friend Ricardo about the self and the future of technology. I stumbled upon an idea that cleared up a problem I had with whether you’d experience a copy of your brain. Imagine you’re cloned by creating an exact copy of your cells and memories. It would … [Read more…]
Peter Diamandis 2012-03-06 Recording “He has founded over 15 companies.” “Can you guys hear me ok?” “Let’s begin.” “The only thing you cared about was within a day’s walk.” “Nothing is more important to us than survival.” “Your mind will focus in on the negative stories.” “Every generation thinks it’s the last.” “Here are some … [Read more…]
More interesting books, to find interesting problems. The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers ISBN: 9780137081073 vii[He and I shared a passion for programming and for clean code.] xiv[It was the sort of environment in which some people complain, and others point out that “pressure makes diamonds.”] xiv[We got things done.] xvii[Somehow, … [Read more…]
There is something to be said for successfully understanding yourself. Reach down into your actions of the past and trying to discover out why you did them. Sure, you might be making it up. You might be rationalizing. But repeat this process of reflection on behavior and soon enough you’ll come to understand why you … [Read more…]
My brilliant friend Harvey Multani recommended a strategy to narrow your focus on interesting problems. He said to go to a bookstore and walk around, picking up the first 10 books that look interesting to you. Then sit down, read the first 2 pages in each. Put in this initial burst of effort to find … [Read more…]
Thiel vs Gilder Debate Stanford 2012-03-01 Recording “So that the next generation is better than the last.” Reading notes is lame, dude. No way to make that exciting. “Cell phone penetration will reach 70% soon.” “Three of the smartest, most insightful and thoughtful people.” “Positive feedback loops.” “most perceptive, greatest commentators on the Internet” “legendary … [Read more…]
We can get caught up in the idea that the future is something that will come whether we do anything or not. You have to work, but work is beautiful. It’s beautiful because of how well you improve through it. People are not born with skills, they develop them with time and effort. Everything about … [Read more…]
I was talking with my neuroscientist roommate Spencer about some ideas of brain chips, and I remembered this journal entry of mine: 2011-12-25 Future Failure Oh great mystery, external master of this simulation, speak your thoughts with my words. For now I ask a difficult and personal question, and I always want more objective input. … [Read more…]