A lot of great inventions start with someone having an idea that sounds crazy to most. Paul Graham on reacting to crazy ideas (I had one major objection when I first read it, only to realise that he addresses it in footnote 1 — so make sure not to miss it). Read it now. (Bonus points if you made the connection to recommendation 2 above…)

From Weekly Filet #347, in May 2021.

Crazy New Ideas

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