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Apr 27, 2023
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47 min 6,071 words 521 comments 106 likes podcast
Scott summarizes and responds to comments on his previous article about nerds and hipsters, covering various topics and reflecting on personal identity and social signaling. Longer summary
This post summarizes and responds to comments on Scott's previous article about nerds and hipsters. It covers various topics including the changing definition of 'nerd', the decline of traditional collecting hobbies, the value of sports, and the relationship between enjoying things and building identities around them. Scott reflects on these comments, offering his own thoughts and experiences, and explores the complexities of personal identity and social signaling in modern culture. Shorter summary
Nov 18, 2021
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48 min 6,147 words 257 comments 47 likes podcast
Scott summarizes reader comments on his 'Secrets of the Great Families' post, covering additional examples, statistical discussions, and personal perspectives on family achievement. Longer summary
This post highlights comments on Scott's previous article about famous families. It includes additional examples of notable families, discussions on the statistical significance of family clustering, insights from people with high-achieving families, perspectives from those with less successful backgrounds, and various other related topics. The post covers a wide range of fields including science, sports, literature, and politics, and discusses factors like genetics, environment, and family culture that may contribute to success across generations. Shorter summary