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user-inactivated · 3932 days ago · link · · parent · post: Jordan Ellenberg, “How Not To Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking”
First place only has to be better than Second place in order to be First Place. Sound Obvious? First Place doesn't need to know that they have the absolute fastest possible 100 meter dash, they only need a 100 meter dash that is faster than everyone else. That's why I said the following:In the real world, it's about being effective, and that means being better than the other guy.