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The past era of genius

We live in an era of unprecedented population growth. With over 7.8 billion people alive today, our present population accounts for nearly 7% of all modern humans who ever walked on this Earth. A fact is both astonishing and thought-provoking, particularly when we consider the distribution of intelligence and exceptional talent throughout history. If you would gather every person who has ever lived into one large stadium, one out of every fourteen would be there....

The next generation of non-profits

Software is eating the world. We heared it before. Yet the impact of this wave of technology has someone mostly forgone new non-profits. Impact driven startups. Changing the world. Yet there is non-tech aspect. as if tech and non-profits are opposite words. Is this brief blog post I will dive into why I think it’s like that. A brief history Some background story to this blog post A few reasons Global optimia

Chess as a status symbol

A short reflection on chess and its role in our society are symbols of a superior mind and strategic prowess. It’s as if the chessboard becomes a battleground not just for kings and queens, pawns and knights, but for respect, recognition, and a silent claim to a higher intellect. I am the casual player. I am the one who marvels at the game’s depth from the shore, never diving too deep into its turbulent waters....